Cyrano de Bergerac: A Heroic Comedy in Five Acts by Edmond Rostand

Cyrano de Bergerac: A Heroic Comedy in Five Acts

Edmond Rostand with Christopher Fry (Translator)

154 pages • first pub 1897 (editions)

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Description

Tonight When I make my sweeping bow at heaven's gate, One thing I shall still possess, at any rate, Unscathed, something outlasting mortal flesh, And that is ... My panache.' The first English translation of Cyrano de Bergerac, in 1898, introduce...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,064 reviews

Moods

funny 73%
emotional 62%
adventurous 55%
sad 44%
lighthearted 25%
reflective 18%
inspiring 17%
hopeful 14%
challenging 12%
tense 7%
dark 5%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 4%
informative 1%

Pace

fast 59%
medium 31%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.98

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