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Informationen zum Autor Edmond Rostand was born in Marseille into a wealthy and cultured Provençal family. His father was an economist and a poet. Rostand studied literature, history, and philosophy at the Collège Stanislas in Paris. Rostand abandoned his law studies in 1890 when his first book of poems appeared. At the age of 29, Rostand wrote his most successful and well-known play-Cyrano de Bergerac. When Cyrano was performed, the enthusiasm at the premiere became unexpected—people wept and it is told that the author was pelted with ladies' gloves and fans. Rostand revitalized the old romantic drama in verse. When naturalism was the major movement in literature, Rostand took up old themes and followed the tradition of Victor Hugo. Edmond Rostand died of pneumonia in Paris on December 2, 1918. Klappentext These timeless Enriched Classics editions include a concise Introduction that gives readers detailed background information on each work, a chronology of the author's life and career, and a timeline of significant events to provide historical context. Original. Zusammenfassung ENDURING LITERATURE ILLUMINATED BY PRACTICAL SCHOLARSHIP Edmond Rostand´s classic romance tells the unforgettable story of one unique man´s bravery! loyalty! and unspoken love. EACH ENRICHED CLASSIC EDITION INCLUDES: ? A concise introduction that gives readers important background information ? A chronology of the author´s life and work ? A timeline of significant events that provides the book´s historical context ? An outline of key themes and plot points to help readers form their own interpretations ? Detailed explanatory notes ? Critical analysis! including contemporary and modern perspectives on the work ? Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction ? A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the reader´s experience Enriched Classics offer readers affordable editions of great works of literature enhanced by helpful notes and insightful commentary. The scholarship provided in Enriched Classics enables readers to appreciate! understand! and enjoy the world´s finest books to their full potential. SERIES EDITED BY CYNTHIA BRANTLEY JOHNSON ...
