Word: edmond
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...Deschamps gave the seventh of his lectures on the Modern French Drama yesterday afternoon, taking for his subject "Le Drame heroique; Henri de Born er; Edmond Rostand," He said...
Although the most recent manifestations of the heroic drama are associated with the names of Henri de Bornier and M. Edmond Rostand, there are other names which should not be forgotten. Such are Francois Coppee and M. Jean Richepin who have courageously continued on the French stage the waning tradition of tragedy in verse. Just a word in passing should be said in regard to these...
...Edmond Rostand, whose name today is familiar to all, began his career by writing and publishing a small book of poetry, called "Les Musardises." It passed unnoticed. His first burst into popular favor must be attributed to the success of "Romanesques," which was performed at the Comedie Francasie. "Princesse Cintaine," and "La Samaritanie" next attracted notice and these were interpreted by Sarah Bernhardt. The unprecedented success of "Cyrano de Bergerac" and "L'Aiglon" hardly needs comment...
...Drame heroique; Henri de Bornier; Edmond Rostand...
Though M. Sardou has written nearly always in prose, he taught even to the poets, the art of dramatic situations, in which he is a master. It would be easy to find the trace of his influence even in the charming and superb alexandrines of M. Edmond Rostand...