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

Cyrano de Bergerac: An Heroic Comedy in Five Acts

Edmond Rostand

227 pages • first pub 1897 (editions)

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Description

This is Edmond Rostand's immortal play in which chivalry and wit, bravery and love are forever captured in the timeless spirit of romance. Set in Louis XIII's reign, it is the moving and exciting drama of one of the finest swordsmen in France, gal...

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Moods

funny 74%
emotional 62%
adventurous 57%
sad 46%
lighthearted 22%
reflective 20%
hopeful 17%
inspiring 17%
challenging 14%
tense 8%
dark 5%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 3%
informative 1%

Pace

fast 58%
medium 33%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.98

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