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Form Results Inserted Here Name: Sunny hi i have to write a monologue on valveryt and his point of view of the story if u can help me then please do Name: katherine Hi guys, i have an english project about Cyrano. can you guys help? I need some
examples of irony! i already have two, just one more example! please help, thanks!! Name: DEEP BLUE I WANT TO WRITE TO SOMEBODY ROMANTIC. I WANT TO GO TO THE MOON IN HIS LETTERS !!!PLEASE
WRITE ME IN ENGLISH OR SPANISH. THINK I AM ROXANA 2000 !! Name: DEEP BLUE PLEASE WRITE ME IN ENGLISH OR SPANISH. MY HEART NEEDS LYRICS. IF YOU LOVE CYRANO, YOU
WILL LOVE ME. I WILL READ ALL THE MESSAGES. THANK YOU Name: Robert S. Im looking for a 12-16" Statue of Cyrano. The one my Father had was stolen. It was
made of metal, bronze colored. If anyone know where to find anoter one of these, I would
be VERY Greatful. Would be the present I Could give for X-Mas. Robert S. San Diego, Ca Name: Esha Mark What are the different ironies that take place in this play? Name: Anonymousgirl I'd just like to say that this is a great site, I loved the book and I'm glad to know
many others did too! Name: Wolfebyte03 I am doing a essay on Cyrano de Bergerac and I need some information on the play. If
you could get this to me as soon as possiable. Thank you for your help. Name: john I need to know. was De guiche humbled by christians death, or was he still trying to
win roxanes hart the 15 years later. Name: merjam I'm a French Immersion teacher (12 and 13 years old students) and we will be hitting
the "high points" of Cyrano in class. I'd to find some pictures to
download/print out to show my students. I'd appreciate any ideas. By the way, did anyone
catch the performance of Cyrano done at the Stratford Festival (Ontario, Canada)? It was
fabulous (several years ago, though). Name: Tiffany S. I, as well as many of you, know of the pain Cyrano endured. I, however, am experiencing
that pain right now. I am in love with a man who is in love with a woman not right for
him. It's incredible that the play was assigned in my college composition class just as I
was experiencing this. The play touched me and let me know that I cannot hold my
feelings inside. He must know how I feel. Thank you Rostand! Name: vox mysterioso Imran Rizvi, "Tartuffe" is a work of Moliere's, not Rostand's. Both were
French, maybe that's where you were confused. Name: Sari Whoever created this webpage did a great job! I usually have a hard time doing reseach
online but this site was easy to use and had interesting information. I am still looking
for more indepth stuff on Edmond Rostand for my english project, so if anyone knows a good
site with a picture of him feel free to email me. Thanks! Name: Andrew i need help doing a comparative essay between romeo and juliet and cyrano de bergerac
send me help and info please Name: Imran Rizvi I need help real bad. I need to know the details on the "theme of love in
tartuffe". what is the theme of love in tartuffe? Name: Molly I need information immediately about the play, specifically, the idea of Cyrano being a
hero. To whom, or who, was he a hero? Explain please. Thanks Name: trey i've got to write a paper...here are the things I have to write about please
help!!"choose a work in which someone makes a sacrifice" explain what the person
gave up,if the person reached the goal,whether the person still believed the sacrifice was
justified Name: Michael I believe the excerpted portion of the Cyrano "nose" speech omits it's proper
lead-in when Cyrano says: Ah! good sir; you miss your opportunity! So many things you
mught have said had you but a particle of wit or letters to color your discourse. ...etc.
and several of the nose references are also omited; Dramatic; "when it bleeds, the
Red Sea!" Pedantic; "Is this the nose that launched a thousand ships?"
That's pretty close (from memory), though I haven't checked it against the printed text. Name: Michael I believe the excerpted portion of the Cyrano "nose" speech omits it's proper
lead-in when Cyrano says: Ah! good sir; you miss your opportunity! So many things you
mught have said had you but a particle of wit or letters to color your discourse. ...etc.
and several of the nose references are also omited; Dramatic; "when it bleeds, the
Red Sea!" Pedantic; "Is this the nose that launched a thousand ships?"
That's pretty close (from memory), though I haven't checked it against the printed text. Name: Matthew P. Benjamin Greetings, all. I am a professor of theatre history and literature. I find it
interesting that no one has mentioned the fine Royal Shakespeare Company version of
Cyrano, with Derek Jacobi as Cyrano. It is a wonderful version, and is available on video
tape (RKO Home Video). I highly reccomend it! Enjoy! Name: Name: dani Name: Name: Jenna It was wonderful the way Rostand pictured the human soul. I also loved how the phrase
"beauty is in the eye of the beholder" is the pefect way to describe the
tantalizing story of love and the ups and downs that come with it. I just finished reading
it in my english class and it is one of the best book/play I have ever read. Cyrano is a
wonderful man and I hate the way he died, but it added more drama to the story." Name: Jenna It was wonderful the way Rostand pictured the human soul. I also loved how the phrase
"beauty is in the eye of the beholder" is the pefect way to describe the
tantalizing story of love and the ups and downs that come with it. I just finished reading
it in my english class and it is one of the best book/play I have ever read. Cyrano is a
wonderful man and I hate the way he died, but it added more drama to the story." Name: Jenna "I loved the way Rostand pictured the human soul and how beauty is in the eye of
the beholder. I just finished it in my english class and it is one of the best book/play I
have ever read." Name: Jenna "I loved the way Rostand pictured the human soul and how beauty is in the eye of
the beholder. I just finished it in my english class and it is one of the best book/play I
have ever read." Name: Jenna Name: Lisa Hi this is Lisa and Rachel! We are doing a class assignement on Cyrano and we need to
make three poems, find a theme of the play, a thesis and then we have to give a 10-20
minute presentation on Cyrano to our english class. The project is to make lost works of
Cyrano relating to him and the other characters of the book. We saw this website and
thought that some of the Cyrano fans would be able to help us since we are having a hard
time getting started and we dont have a very broad knowledge of Cyrano and the book. If
you have any ieas or topics we would love to hear them so we can have the best
presentation possible for our class. If you would like to send us something please send it
to my e-mail at [email protected]. Thank You very much!! Name: tabbie i think the book was really good and i have a ? what does everybody think about it and
why. Thanks much Name: Jessica Nowak Someone please tell me who the antagonist is and who the author is. I'm lost! Name: lucy Name: Meg Name: mytes WHAT WERE CYRANO'S WEAKNESSES, FAULTS, STRENGTHS,AND WHAT EFFECT DID HE ADD TO THE
OVERALL BOOK? PLESASE HELP! Name: Stacy Hi, I have just read Cyrano, and I don't understand this question, or how to answer
it... How does Cyrano's purpose differ in the public gestures and the semiprivate ones? Name: Justin Can some please tell me key differences between the play and the movie Roxanne. Name: Jim Van Horne My name is Jim and I live in Strathroy, ONtario, Canada. My wife and I are planning a
trip to Switzerland and France in January and we are big fans of anything Cyrano. Is there
anything in France - (museum etc.) dedicated to Cyrano/Rostand ?? If anyone is aware of
such a place, I would appreciate an e-mail.. Thank You in advance.. Jim Van Horne.. Name: AJ I am going to be reading Cyrano with my High School Special Ed. students. We are using
the Pacemaker version. I am looking for as many movie variations as I can find and have
all the obvious, including Roxanne and The Truth about Cats and Dogs. I have been told
that an even newer version, which takes place in a high schoo(cool)came out in the past
year or so. Does anyone know anything about it? Specifically, the name?? Thanks! Name: cody Is there anywhere I can read the play on the net? reply if you want to Name: Amanda Do you have any information regarding Constant-Benoit Coquelin, for whom the play was
written? Name: Leslie Cooper Email me if u need help;its that simple! Name: bob you suck and give change!! Name: bob Name: logan what is the meaning of the part of the play where the lines start off "Remember me
when I am gone away,Gone far away into the silent land;...Better by far you should forget
and smile than that you should remember and be sad" and are there any sort of devices
used in this such as metaphor,simile,assonance, etc. Name: Roberta Taylor What is Cyrano's tragic flaw and why? Name: STACY I need n e information on the basic plot of the story and what happens and anything
that's really important that happened. Please e-mail me w/ n e info! Name: Crystal Hi, guys... I was wondering if you could give me information on how the characters
personallity was in the play. E-mail me, Thanks! Name: Nick Myburgh I would like information regarding "Cyrano" in order to answer an essay
question for my predicate exams. "How do the principles and characteristics of
romanticism come to the fore in Edmond Ronstand's "Cyrano de Bererac" Name: Craig Resnick D'artagnan, In addition to our production of Cyrano (Blau Vier), we have produced a
tape of The Three Musketeers (Northwest Children's Theatre. Both are available by phone 1
888 324 5623 or from our website: http://www.globalstage.net Name: craig resnick For those of you wondering about the Blau Vier performance of Cyrano, taped by
Globalstage Productionsand broadcast this past year by many PBS stations, it can be
ordered from Globalstage (http://www.globalstage.net)
or by phone 1 888 324 5623. Name: Ngoc NGUYEN In the last 8 years, I have been watching "Cyrano" by Gerard Depardieu every
year. I would love to collect all the poems in the film in English but I don't know where
to get them. You help would be greatly appreciated. Ngoc :) Name: Tina Cyrano had a big nose Name: francoise please could you forward any information regarding cyrano poems in french text asap
please.thanking you beforehand Name: leslie HEY THIS IS CONSTANCE'S FRIEND FROM THE STATES. I CAN HELP ANYONE SINCE I'M A LITERARY
WHIZ AND HAVE READ THE BOOK THOUROUGHLY. YOU JUST NEED TO EMAIL ME@
[email protected] AND I'LL GIVE YOU ANY ANSWER TO ANYTHING YOU WANT CONCERNING
ANYTHING YOU LIKE! -leslie Name: Tony Hey Cyrano Lovers. I have a term paper due soon, and I need notecards ASAP. I know it's
doubtful that anyone will write back, but I figured some real input would be better than
B.S. I can't use any of those FREE ESSAY sites; they just destroy the theatrical
masterpiece. My paper is to be on The existence of what is on the outside vs. what is on
the inside of several of the main Characters. (A topic I chose myself.) Thanks again. Name: Amanda What is the connection between Cyrano de Bergerac and Ridgefield, CT? Name: andrei blancia hi! How does the stage from act one of the play look like? thanks! Name: andrei blancia Name: cameron it was a easy book to read and it was good ha ha Name: MaxLaCroix Does anyone remember the televised SF production from 1974 starring Peter Donat,
Marsha Mason and Marc Singer? It was my first exposure to Cyrano and remains one of the
best versions. Name: Constance D'artagnan, even thogh I say I don love you, it is not so. You ere in my thoghts and
dreams. C'est vousplait-Please pardon me for my harsh word. Let us meet at the intrnatinal
chatroom tonight. please. -Constance Name: Jen Name: Joe You're right. If hollywood didn't try to make things more "Violent" and
"Sexier", alot of their movies might actually be good! That's probably why the
Jose version is such a classic-like you said, it holds true to the script. Name: Constance I agre,Joe. Even thogh I don often enjoi old movies , the ninten fities version held
tru to the script, an the acting was exelent. I just wish that more movies did no try to
'beef thin up!'. Name: Joe I have to stand up for Jose Ferrer, I have seen both the original and the Gerard
Depardieu version and in my opinion the original had better acting, maintained the dialog
from the book better and is a much better viewing experience. I have a copy I bought years
ago and i still have to put it on at least three times a year. If you haven't seen this
movie you have to search it out and watch it. It's a little quirky from being made in the
50's but stands up to anything out there. Name: D'artagnan No, actually i believe this is the only site for Cyrano on the web, but It soon won't
be-thanks to the new one that my pals and i are creating-it's a totally interactive site
all about Cyrano, the Three musketeers, and all those other great works of literature!(see
my subbmission from the sixth for more info) P.s.-Constance, I didn't get to say this
yesterday, but I'm sorry. i shouldn't have advanced so quickly-i just wanna get to know
you, ya know?! Name: Shirley Where can I find a good, large picture of Cyrano on line? Name: Gora Hello...If you're out there, please answer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Name: Gora :) Was the real cyrano really in love with his cousin, roxanne? how much of the play was
made up? Name: Amiee Mizel Some g/f you got there. Thanks for the info a million! Name: D'artagnan, I don love you. I am from Cherbourg. It wold never work out. Plese.Im sory.
Name: D'artagnan Amiee, actually, it was. The "real" Cyrano de Bergerac was born in 1619, and
like in the play was a poet, soldier, and novelist with a short temper and a long nose.
His "Comic histories" of the of the moon and sun were a forunner for modern
science fiction novels. He was born in Gascony and studied in Paris. He fought at the
Seige of Arras. His death is actually somewhat attributed to a log folling on his head,
although he died almost a year later, in 1655. By the time Rostand's play became famous in
the late 19th century, the real Cyrano de Bergerac had almost been forgotten. p.s.-
Constance, do you want to resume our talk in a chatroom? Name: Amiee Mizel To view the beginning of a classical romance,look below...-hey, aren't we supposed to
be talkin' about Cyrano here? I wanted to know if the book was based on history. Name: Constance Who died in the arms of her lover... Name: D'artagnan Constance- Yes, i know, madame bonacieux was D'artagnan's mistress... Name: Constance "D"- Thank for your input-I will anticipat your site! in concidence I was
name for a charcter in that bock! Name: D'artagnan Constance- In answer to your request, I actually have been looking for a good sight on
Edmond Rostand as well, and I don't think there are any out there as of yet, but me and my
friends are hoping to put together a web page on French authors and literature sometime in
the near future, so if any one has any information i could use that would be great. The
web site will mainly focus on the Three Musketeers (set in the same time period as Cyrano)
a book i recommend to anyone who reads this letter. (hence my name) :) Name: Constance This sit is great for informatin on Cyrano; However, I also doing reserch Edmond
Rostand, and it would be greatly apreciated if somone could refer me to a site on the
athor. (please excus me- my english is not very good since I am French) Name: Steven i agree, Keith.I had to watch this movie in my French class. At first, I thought it was
going to be another boring waste of time video. But, boy, was I wrong. At certain points
in the story, the viewer feels sad for Cyrano. And what really shocked me was that some of
guys in the class were actually about cry! Also I never thought that subtitled movies
would be fun to watch. The whole class enjoyed the movie and through out the day we had
newly learned French phrases in our heads. I recommend this movie to viewers of all ages.
If you want to watch an entertaining great movie w/ all different types of emotions in it
then Cyrano de Bergerac is your best bet! Name: Keith I have to admit, when I first heard of this movie from a friend I thought it would be
boring. After all why would I watch a french movie taking place in 17th century France
when there are thousands of great American movies out there"USA ya". But little
did I know. After much pleading on the part of my friend, I finally went out and got the
video. To my surprise, I found the movie not only enjoyable but a true romance in every
aspect. The story is even better than Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Watch this movie and
you'll see what I mean. If you haven't heard of this movie, it's about a French poet
(Cyrano de Bergerac) whose in love with his cousin but he doesn't tell her for fear that
she will reject him because of his physical appearance. His long nose is his weakness but
his words, strength and courage in battle earn him the respect and admiration of all, even
those who don't like him. This movie is wonderful and the actors are superb, especially
Gerard Depardieu. He does true justice to his character. This movie is a must-see for all
especially romantics. The story is beautiful with a very sad ending.what's the word for
"panache" in english? Name: Celia Although I do not speak French or understand it really, this movie really touched me.
The English subtext was enough to make me forget that it was a foreign film. The acting
was great. Gerard Depardieu did an excellent job portraying Cyrano. I watched this movie
in a French class and I enjoyed it so much that I even rented it to show to my family and
watch it again. It is very romantic and the poems were so great in French and English. The
translation also rhymed. This movie is in a poetic format about a French poet who had a
long nose and loved his cousin but wasn't brave enough to tell her in fear that she might
reject him because of his looks. It is great for romantics and it made me cry. I stayed
thinking about it for days. This movie is unforgettable. Name: John It is a very romantic film(by romantic I don't mean sexually romantic, I mean romantic
in its ideas) and I especially enjoyed Cryano's strict sense of justice and chivalry.
Although I don't really remember it very well, there was one line at the end of the movie
in which Cyrano says: "I see all my old enemies: ignorance, injustice, cruelty
etc."(or something to that effect I probably really bothed it, but I really liked
that line. Well, this review pretty much sucks. I'm not going to lie. It's been a
couple years since I saw this movie and apparently I don't remember as much of this movie
as I thought I did when I first started writing this reivew. So go ahead and give me a not
recoomended but watch the movie cause it really is an awesome movie Name: Tartuffe jenifer, i seen your message, Cristian can't talk to raxone about his love to her,
beause he's idiot, and see to her the yougness and beauty, and the 16th century was a age
where the favorit sport was Poems, roxane is from a rich familly, she prefered the love of
the spirit than the futility beauty who linked them....christian was shamed about the risk
to kill that , with a bad elocution, that all folk's ! lol bye Name: Tartuffe the Cyrano of Depardieu is avaible in DVD for 149FFrs since the 11 juillet 2000 in
france, the film is edited by Pathé cinéma, the sound and motion pictures ares great
quality....there is a interview of 1h10 of rappenaud all that in french, did a fan
bilingual can send a translation to this site....he talk about the film but Cyrano,
actors, Ferrer film, and many itersting things,, Voilà les amis bye bye.... Name: Jennifer ActI Why is christian so afraid to speak to the lady he loves? Before Cyrano appears on
stage his friends describe him. Name three of the many qualities that make him
extraordinary. What does Cyrano say in his idea of elegance? I have a pretty good idea of
these answers all except the first one and Im guessing the elegance one is when he is
talking of how he dresses compared to others. please help!!!!! Name: Jennifer Well I am in advanced english and i have never read a book/play like this. It confuses
me the way it is worded and plotted. If anyone can help me understand some of it I would
really appreciate it. I'm not asking for answers just meaning. Name: Jennifer Name: babe who know where to download a screensaver for Cyrano de Begerac acted by Gerard. Name: Jason I just wanted to invite anyone in the Bay Area to come see the Marin Shakespeare
Company's production of CYRANO, which opens this Friday (Bastille Day!!). I'm playing
Christian and it's going to be a great production. Our Cyrano is wonderful. Name: Jan Does anyone have or know where to obtain a copy of cyrano as shown on Channel 4 in the
80's starring Derek Jacobi. Name: Jan Please help me find a video copy of Cyrano starring Derek Jacobi and the RSC as shown
on Channel 4 back in the 80's. E-mail me if you have a copy. Thanks. Name: Jan Does anyone have a video copy of Cyrano starring Derek Jacobi and the RSC as shown on
Channel 4. Please help I have looked for this for the past thousand years. Name: David Pintado Hello, I am rather new to this forum. As a matter of fact, this is my first time
leaving a post. I am just wondering if anyone has read different versions of the
translation of Cyrano. You see, I have learned that we are to perform it next fall and
have already prepared myself for what to expect. I have seen all three versions of the
movie and found them very, very helpful as well as very good. They really were good
movies, especially the two that were true to the original. But anyway, my question is, has
anyone read the version translated by Anthony Burgess? If so, what do you say about the
differences in that translation and others? I'm reading a rather antiquated version and
find it pretty good. The drama director who is thinking of using the Anthony Burgess
version said that it is a good translation and is more "poetic" and I just want
to know what others have to say about it. Whether it is of great difference from the
others or not. Thanks a lot anyone who responds to my message, if it made much sense! Name: nele Can anybody help me Who or what is de Guiche ? Name: nele Name: Name: Alana Does anyone know examples of how Cyrano's character can be described as a romantic? Name: Alan BON JOUR. Does anyone know where I can get an English translation of Voyage to the Sun
& Moon? Appreciated. AM Name: Jean-Luc "Laisser monter christian queuillir le baiser de la gloire, oui Moliére a du
génie et Christian etait beau" et roustand aussi ....."comment pouvez-vous dire
cela puisque ces larmes sont les votres?, oui mais ce sang est le sien" Name: Pierre i seen that "france has been at war numerous times with *everybody*) but check out
the stage directions for act I, scene I (page 1) this is towards the end of the Thirty
Year War, right at the siege of Arras (A city in southern france that had been held by
Spain for many years" i would like to say to this english student persone, Arras is
in north of france, and this battle was against the spain crown, belgium and holland was
under spain crown...La Gascogne is a region of France , like Bourgogne"burgondy"
, Normandie "normandy", pays basque "no name in english" , Auvergne,
bretagne "britany" Alsace, Picardy, poitou,, savoy,
Bourbonais,Provence,Catalogne, etc.... Gascogne is between the bearn, pay basque,
Pyrenées, Périgort..clearly, between Toulouse, Pau, Bordeaux, Bayonne and Agen in the
south west of france, a rugby country....the Center of Gascony is Bagniéres de Bigore a
village of Flowers and finest foods.. it's because gastronomy is in the cyrano
life....there ares many stories written by the french writters in the same style...who
leave shakespeare italo copied romance of Vérone to the deep of the romantic
book..personaly and contrary of most anglophone peoples, i don't find the imperialist and
bad views of shakespeare, and appart "le roi lear" the rest seem to me the
"anti-chambre" of neo dictatorism, like wagner and nieztsh.....Cyrano is a
classic in france and in latin world, as Don quichote, Don juan, barber of seville, and
Figaro...bye Name: Dave Mac My first introducion to Cyrano was through reading a non dramatised version in English
in the early 1960's. The book belonged to a friend of mine called John Rose, sadly long
since died. I have searched second hand book stores all over since then. I cannot find
this version and most booksellers are quite sceptical that this book ever exisited is that
form. I believe it was published by Queen Anne Press but I have been unable to trace them
or the book. I would be glad to hear if anyone knows of the availability of this book or
at least to confirm that I have not made this up. Regs to Cyrano fans Dave Mac Name: Name: English Student I am writing an essay on Cyrano De Bergerac. my topics are physical beauty vs.
spiritual beauty, Cyrano's enemies( compromise, prejudice, cowardice and stupidity),
idealisim (Cyrano), and the irony of love in the play. I NEED HELP! This is due in 2 days
and I must write it tonight. My thesis is ? Does anyone have any ideas it is suppossed to
be on analysis of how Cyrano develops the contrast between physical and spiritual beauty
and how these contrasts develop Cyrano as an idealist. Name: Name: Amy I have to do a Paper for my english class and its due monday... im desperate !! =)
please help =) the topic is "what were some romance elements in Cyrano de
Bergerac" thanks =) Name: Amy What were some of the romance elements in Cyrano de Bergerac? Name: Erin C. It seems that in Cyrano, he has somewhat of a quest for meaning, mostly the meaning of
love. During the story he toils with the idea of loving Roxanne to have for himself,
loving Roxanne enough to help her find true love. If anyone has any thoughts on this
please e-mail me I would love to hear from you. Thanks Name: rose kuehn what's up with the question : Is cyrano's gesture of throwing away the bag of gold
characteristic of him? Is it symbolic? Does he do similar things elsewhere in the play?
Discuss this character in the light of this gesture.Does anyone know the answer to that
question? Name: rose kuehn Name: Kenny Budgell wassssssssss... .... uppppppppp? true true. Name: Karen What is the "white plumes?" Name: Karen Cyrano talks about the moon in two parts of the play. What does the moon symbolize and
what does this symbol reveal about Cryano? Name: Rachel What do you think two or three specific reasons are as to why Cyrano de Bergerac has
been such a great success today? Name: Lisha In regards to the question about the white plum question and what is symbolizes, the
white plum is Cyrano's panash, his style, his integrity. The symbolism of it being the
last subject he talks about is that through this whole fiasco with Christian and Roxanne,
he never was false to his high ideals. He spoke the truth when he told De Guiche that he
wore his adornments on his soul. He never faltered in his love a beauty, high ideals, and
flare for life. Name: Adam Kirk Name: cool In Act 1 when Cyrano make fun of his own nose with a poem can you tell me why that
poem is so great Name: Meghan Cyrano de Bergerac is written inthe Romantic style in an era when literature was
becomming more realist. Why did Rostand stay with the old style and how did that affect
the reception and popularity of Cyrano de Bergerac? How true is Rostand's Cyrano character
to the real 17th century poet? Name: lef What is Cyrano referring to in the quote "But in spite of you, there is one thing
I take with me tonight. It is free from ceases or stains.... My unsoiled pen." At
what point in the play does this happen and who is he talking to? Name: MaS question number one: why does cyrano give away the gold to bullrose? 2)why does cyrano
choose to defend liguiere against the 100 men?, how does he feel about his task ? 3)what
do theses actions tell you about cyrano?, what does he value/ not value Name: Audrey Hawkins I am collecting data and want to find out what some of the french words mean in
english. Any sites available? Name: Michael What do you think the white plume symbolizes Name: Maria I would like to know why the writer of Cyrano de Bergerac(Edmond Rostand) chose to
write this novel and his relationship to it. Name: Alio Hello, our class is reading Cyrano de Bergerac. We have a creative option due tomorrow,
and I baked custard tarts. I wanted to get some poetry by Issac de Benserade, but coudn't
find any. Any help? Name: jarred what is the commentary Edmond Rostand is making via his play Cyrano de Bergerac about
the society found in the 17th century? Name: jenna what do you think are better alterior endings for this play? i ahve a project due soon
and i was wondering if anyone could help...thank you Name: Kim I am doing a project on Cyrano de Bergerac. I need information on costumes for men and
women from the 17th century France, which includes information of how the costumes reflect
the time period of the play or how they help characterize the characters of the play. I
also need pictures. Thank you Name: bert Name: what famous theatre is featured in cyrano de bererac please answer ASAP Name: Joel Yes, Cyrano de Bergerac is without question the play I love best. And if you think you
love it now, you should have seen the San Francisco Conservatory Theater production in
1975. They used the older translation (which is MUCH better than the newer translation
which is closer to the French). I can still see everything from beginning to end. The
house was in tears. My brother's life changed that night. He used to hate
"Shakespeare stuff", but that night he saw what came to be the love of his life,
and he is now a high school English teacher. The filmed stage production was broadcast
on PBS around 1976, unfortunately before VCRs were common. I have been trying to find a
copy of that tape, but cannot find it at Amazon or PBS or anywhere else. It was entitled
"Cyrano", starring Peter Donat, I think. Do you have any idea where we might
find it? I have tried contacting the San Francisco Conservatory Theater, but got no
reponse. I have seen Royal Shakespeare Company productions with Derek Jacobi in NY, but it
just did not compare. I think if we can get the tape, you will fall in love with it all
over again... Joel Muraoka Name: Steve Ronan For anyone who is interested, Cyrano de Bergerac plays an important role in Robert
Heinlein's science fiction novel, GLORY ROAD. Name: Name: kate just wondering if anyone could help explain how Steve Martin's "Roxanne"
borrowed and interpreted elements and ideas from Rostand's Cyrano thanks :) Name: Archie I would just like to say that Cyrano De Bergerac is the worst work of literature I've
ever read next to Brave New World. It is boring, sappy, and I wasted the week before
Spring Break reading it for my English class. Burn in hell, Edmond Rostand. Name: Archie I would just like to say that Cyrano De Bergerac is the worst work of literature I've
ever read next to Brave New World. I don't know if either Edmond Rostand, or Aldous Huxley
for that matter, is still alive, but if I could meet him, I would just like to tell him
that his play sucks. Name: Archie I would just like to say that Cyrano De Bergerac is the worst work of literature I've
ever read next to Brave New World. I don't know if either Edmond Rostand, or Aldous Huxley
for that matter, is still alive, but if I could meet him, I would just like to tell him
that his play sucks. Name: Archie I would just like to say that Cyrano De Bergerac is the worst work of literature I've
ever read next to Brave New World. I don't know if either Edmond Rostand, or Aldous Huxley
for that matter, is still alive, but if I could meet him, I would just like to tell him
that his play sucks. Name: jon im wondering Name: tom Is there anyway i can get a summary of all the characters Name: Wendy Souza What is the theme of this play and how does it relate to his usulled plume? If anyone
can help please e-mail me. Thank you. Name: sarah stephenson Why are there always chefs, or dialogue about food? Is it a part of the culture, is it
to describe some detail? So if you know please answer! Name: TheJestir Can anyone give me a brief description of the first act of Cyrano? Thanks, TheJestir Name: shawna I need help dicussing the theme of Le Bret's and Cyrano's friendship. Name: RH Whilst Cyrano de Bergerac is a brilliant play, much of what can only be described as
its 'feeling' is lost through translation, no matter how good the translation may be. Much
of the appeal of the play is the way in which is written, with the choice of language
(particularly the use of rhyming couplets)being the most notable and outstanding aspect of
the play. Whilst the plot is almost universally appreciated (almost everybody has a sense
of empathy for Cyrano, even the most jaded and cynical amongst us), this merely makes it a
good play. What sets the play apart from all others is the way in which it not only
manages to strike at the heart of the reader, but manages to do so eloquently and
sensitively. That is what makes Cyrano de Bergerac a truly great play. Name: brooke what do you think the allusion of this play is? Name: Chandra Kerr I am a high school English teacher and would love to have some insight on this play. It
is my first year teaching it; I think I am getting the "hang of it" especially
after reading some of the letters from the readers. I hope this can get through to you.
Thank you for your help and all this information:) Name: Richard i need help with an essay plz. pick one of the following to help me on. prove taht the
grand gesture still exists and be specific. or give a crytical viewpoint on the play as a
reader Name: Christy Johnson Hello all...I thought you might enjoy this tid-bit. There is a world-premiere of
"Rehearsing Cyrano" tonight (April 13, 2000) at Wesleyan College in Macon, GA!
It is an original script by playwright Linda Eisenstein. The basic storyline is that of a
woman's college putting on the play Cyrano. That means, women playing men, etc! It's an
amazing script with many scenes from the original play. I am quite proud to say that I am
stage managing this wonderful production! Thanks so much... Name: Christy Johnson Hello all...I thought you might enjoy this tid-bit. There is a world-premiere of
"Rehearsing Cyrano" tonight (April 12, 2000) at Wesleyan College in Macon, GA!
It is an original script by playwright Linda Eisenstein. The basic storyline is that of a
woman's college putting on the play Cyrano. That means, women playing men, etc! It's an
amazing script with many scenes from the original play. I am quite proud to say that I am
stage managing this wonderful production! Thanks so much... Name: jon Name: alex I´m happy becose many people loves Hercules Savinien de Cyrano de Bergerac.
Congratulations. Name: alex Name: Kendra I have to do an essay for english class. The topic is: Is Cyrano a hero or a fool?
Please help! Name: Maria Cyrano, Cyrano, where art thou Cyrano, De Bergerac. Cyrano is my hero, if only I were
Madelaine, (Roxane), if only there were men like that now. Maria Name: Shayna I have Every intention of reading this COOL requiered reading BS but if ANYONE has some
notes to make it easier i would be sooo happy! Please e-mail me with any good notes! Name: j becase of cyrano de bergerac,i am failing my english class. please help me to
understand!!1 Name: Cassandra Cyrano de Bergerac is availible for downloading and printing from Project Gutenberg. It
is in English. It is the Gladys Thomas and Mary F. Guillemard translation. Name: MowMow I need analysis on the character- ization of this story..please help..thanx Name: Eric Merrill Budd Bonjour encore! I have just finished my new translation of Cyrano. Tomorrow I
transcribe and format on the computer and hope to have printed copies soon. Avec
panache, Eric Merrill Budd Name: Maria HELP PLEASE i have to write an essay on the differences between the play and the movie
with G Depardieux. I didnt notice any differences please help me I have to turn it in
tommorow(friday) but i might not go to school cuz im sick so if anyone can help me by
monday. please email me. thanks Name: meetu5 Name: Katie Forrest I am trying to write a dissertation on Cyrano, in French, and need to find some
historical information on 'the seige of Arras'. Could anyone point me in the right
direction? Name: Niki Tears were brought to my eyes when Cyrano so poetically described to Roxane what a kiss
was. the ring of one horizon around two souls together, all alone! so beautiful and oh so
true! I am only 17 and not a believer in love, but I think this play may have changed my
mind! Name: d the new movie "whatever it takes" is a cyrano remake for young viewers Name: d Name: richard hi ther anyone who could help me about cyrano, and give me some information by 3/03/00
on items for a biliography Name: Ani Hello everyone, I have three questions. What is Cyrano's love to Roxane, what is
Christian love's to Roxane compared to Cyrano's and what is Christian' love to Roxane ??
thanks !!!! Name: Ani Hello everyone, I have three questions. What is Cyrano's love to Roxane, what is
Christian love's to Raxane compared to Cyrano's and what is Christian' love to Roxane ??
thanks !!!! Name: Eric Merrill Budd A lot of you have many questions about Cyrano, and I'm sure there will be more! I am
currently finishing a new English translation, so I know the play inside and out. If
anyone has a question and needs an *immediate* response, you can telephone me (I don't
check email as often as I used to). My phone # is 617-522-6193; let me know if I can call
back collect. Now, my response to three questions... (a) Evolution of characters.
Christian actually has many noble traits, and if you read the play more carefully, you'll
see that he's not so stereotypically stupid. Roxane's evolution is from the naive
intellectual fashion of the day that a lover should be perfect in all things to affirming
those qualities that are most important: spirit and intelligence. De Guiche learns that
achievement and power are not all they're cracked up to be, and that personal integrity
and freedom are greater treasures than power and prestige. (b) The line "a secret
told to the mouth" is in Act III, as part of the balcony scene. (c) Directing the
play. For an amateur production, this is extremely tricky. There are large numbers of
extras, and rolling in the carriage in Act IV has always been a stumbling block. Find
creative ways of cutting or adapting lines, without eliminating characters or rewriting
the story. AVOID Anthony Burgess' adaptation! It sounds snobbish and actually distorts the
story line. An alternative is to do just a dramatic reading, with an offstage voice
describing sets and certain actions, possibly even filling in many of the
"extras" lines. Again, call or email; I'm happy to talk more about this
wonderful play! EMB Name: Francis Does anyone have any knowledge of the Italian adaptation starring Gigi PROIETTI? It
played in 1984 in Italy and went on tv -- I badly need a VHS TAPE of that! Thank you for
your help. Name: Allen Wilson how did cyrano overcome his handicap? Name: Lars Grübler I'm just studying Cyrano in College and I really love it. I have seen the movie with G.
Depardieux before. Now I have the assignment to find out some brief info about musketeers
in France, but believe it or not I can't find anything. I checked all common
encyclopedias. I you have any help, please e-mail me. Thanxs a lot, Lars Name: Lindsay Your site has been a great help for my independant study Thanks! Lindsay Name: Vincent After reading this wonderful Rostand work last year, in eigth grade, I really developed
an affliction, so to speak for romantic comidies. The parts of this wonderful work which I
feel are most wonderful are Cyrano's "No Thank You" speech, and his white plume.
The speech is absolutely wonderful because it is an excellent representation of Cyrano's
character and his cocky attitude toward others, and most importantly, what makes Cyrano
who he is, his extreme self-pride and the gratification he gets "bragging" to
others about his pride. The white plume: Yes, I agree with the majority and am sure that
the plume represents Cyrano's pride. The part I disagree with many people about is whether
or not this is a postitive or negative symbol. I feel, this is most definately a negative
aspect, because, in fact, it was Cyrano' spride which was his tragic flaw, and what
ultimately brought about his downfall. If anyone has anything they would like me to see or
has any comments about what I said, please feel free to Email me. Name: Nina Just wanted to say that Cyrano rocks. He is the ultimate character: courageous, funny,
and honorable. It is one of my favorite plays. I wish I had done better in french class so
that I could actually read the French version. Name: Lolita MUY IMPORTANTE!!!! Okay, this is really important. I'm doing a project that involves
directing this play. I read the play, watched the movies, and loved it all!! It is such a
beautiful story with beautiful themes. However, I am having lots of trouble finding
information and suggestions as to how I would go about putting on a production, and am
grateful to have found this website. If you've ever read, analyzed, or performed this
play, or even know anything at all about it, please contact me. Any information would be
wonderful and of great help. This is especially for those of you who have been involved in
a Cyrano de Bergerac production. Thanks so much! Name: Pamela I'd like to find out what act the quote "A kiss when all is said...'tis a
secret/Told to the mouth instead of the ear," belongs to. Thanks. It's a big help. Name: Shrina Hi, I have to write an essay answering these questions: -Find at least 2 events where
Cyrano expresses his unique flair for life. Where he explains his philosophy on life.
-Because of his actions and beliefs (philosophy), what is Cyrano's attitude toward other
people? How does he treat the people in his life? What is their attitude toward him? -Is
the while plume a good symbol for Cyrano. If yes...Explain why. If any of you can help
me, please email me at [email protected] alot!!! Name: Jerry !!HELP!! Can someone help me to finish an essay?? 1)find 2 events where Cyrano
expresses his unique flair for life. 2)What's Cyrano's attitude toward other people?
What's their attitude toward him? 3)Is white plume a good symbol for Cyrano? Why and
Why not? please email me at [email protected] THANX A LOT!! Name: Name: MICHAEL CURRIE Name: Erica i need help...more accuratly, I need examples of symbolism and irony int he play...If
anyone can help me it would be great! thanks! Name: Kelly Ann Cyrano, is such a beautiful play, one that i had the opprutunity to direct. Out of all
the plays i have done and read Cyrano will forever be one of my favorites. The newer
version of the movie is my absolute favorite movie and i recomend it to any one who is a
fan of the play. Cyrano is looked at sometimes as being very detailed and complex, but i
think that if you just look at him as any other man who is longing for the passionate love
that he has seen other men enjoy and he himself longs for the embrass of one he holds
dear, then mabey you might get a totaly new and refreshed look on the play ,try not to
look too deep or else you might miss what he really is trying to say. you might just think
of him a little bit differetly. Name: Jared I need to know how Christian De Guiche, Roxane and Cyrano de Bergerac evole and grow
throughout the play. Can you help? Thanks, Jared Name: Eliza I am writing an essay on the tragic components of Cyrano and also the aspect of
melodrama. I am wondering how others look at these aspects, in hopes of comparing and
contrasting ideas. Name: bruce I am looking for any information concerning a production of Cyrano by ACT 25 to 30
years ago. I vaguely remember seeing it on TV at that time and being extremely impressed.
Thanks for any help that can be offered. Name: cyrano fan if you were to compare and contrast cyrano with a modern day hero or heroes rel or
imaginary who would it be? what specific refernces to Cyranos beliegs and actions and to
those of the other her or heroes? Name: Name: Brooke Chappell Christian, de Guiche and Roxanne all elvolve during the course of the play. They all go
through a growth and, at the end, are not the same as they were in the beginning. Do you
think Cyrano evolves as well? How do you think the others evolve as well as in relation to
each other? Name: dean elliott what was cyrano most famous for Name: h Name: Name: Angela Hey! i loved the book Cyrano de Bergerac! I have this project that i am doing on the
book for school and i have to tell why each of these objects is important to the play. If
anyone has any ideas, i would really love to hear them! Thanks! Bag of money ballad pastry
shop moon white scarf tear coach and horses letter heavy fog Name: what significance does jodelet play in the story? Name: Caraly Hey bob. Although I fear this is too late of a response, I wanted to give you and
others some ideas on themes anyway. The major theme in the play is love, and what needs to
be focused on is what kind of love each of the three main characters had. One has love for
Roxane unreturned, and the other has a love for her physically, which is returned. Roxane
has a love for body at first, but then it changes to a love for spirit and soul. Another
theme might be panache. Besides Cyrano, the others show their style in their own way as
well. Yet Cyrano has the best examples of this throughout. Um, I hope I helped a little. Name: Tom Demenkoff Does anyone have any knowledge of the adaptation by Frank Langella? It played in NYC at
the Roundabout Theatre - a very bare bones version - small cast... Let me know - I
thank you. Name: bob i was wondering if someone can give me some ideas on themes asap. Name: I need to do a project on Cyrano so if you have any ideas please email tonight or in
the next 10 min because its due tomorrow so if you can help me in any way send me a email
at [email protected] Name: StefanieW Name: Stefanie Panzer I really enjoyed reading the play in class at school. I kept me at the edge of my seat
the whole time because you never new what was going to happen. Name: Stefanie Panzer I really enjoyed reading the play in class at school. I kept me at the edge of my seat
the whole time because you never new what was going to happen. Name: brianna anyone have any thoughts that I can write my essay on? Name: Sarah Adams What is the significance of the "white plume" discussed at the end of the
play? Name: Dina Please Help!! I'm writting an essay on the love of Roxane and how it changes through
the play. Here is what I have to awnser. At the end of the play Roxane says "I have
loved but one man and lost him twice." Her definition of love changes in the course
of the play. What does she originally perceive as love? What does she gradually realize
about love? What events cause her to change her opinion about love? How does this
realization explain the above quote? If anyone could help me out that would be great. I
have a few ideas but I'm interested in hearing others. Thank You. Name: Brooke I need to find out if the towns and places in this play are real...I need help finding
out and putting them on the map if they are. Name: Name: Garrett Clark I was wondering, why, in Rostand's translation that some of the lines start in the
right hand corner of the page while the others are in play format and are centered? Name: Garrett Clark why, in the translation by Rostand, do some of the lines start at the far left of the
page while most of the others are in poem format? Name: Eric Merrill Budd Jennifer asked why Rostand had Roxane marry Christian. First off, remember that she
believes Christian is the author of all those beautiful words. With that and his handsome
face, why wouldn't she fall in love and marry him? There's another, historical reason: Not
only was there a real-life Cyrano, but the real Cyrano's cousin Magdaleine Robineau was
married to Baron Christophe de Neuvillette - and these two characters were the respective
models for Roxane and Christian! In fact, many of the characters in the play were based on
historical people. Given the historical context, perhaps the real question is why Rostand
created the situation of Cyrano giving Christian his words to woo Roxane. Well, it does
make the story much more interesting, n'est-ce pas? P.S.: I am eager to correspond with
other Cyrano-philes (or, should we call ourselves the "Gascon Cadets"?), so
write to my email early and often. Name: aysen I do not know what to say.I look forward to hearing from you... Name: tom64 Name: melissa how does cyrano de berberac answer the question what is love? Name: melissa kempton how does cyrano de berberac answer the question what is love? Name: --Trilisa-- I had the chance of seeing the PBS version the other day and was completely amazed. The
effect of a simple set, minimal actors (3), and sound effects made by the actors
themselves was incredible. The drama of each scene was enriched by the actors' ability to
imbody the characters they were portraying. I was literally in awe. I am willing to
correspond with other Cyrano fans, and I am wondering if anyone knows where I can get
ahold of a copy of the PBS version. Thanks! Name: john how did people act back then Name: Amaya Hi! i'm doing a cyrano essay, and i needed alittle help on it...i was wondering if
someone could help me think of something to write for this...*In what ways does Rostand
express the idea that the spiritual is nobler than the physical in life?* Name: Francis Does anybody have a VHS copy of acclaimed Italian stage/tv version of CYRANO, played by
Gigi Proietti in 1984? Thank you in advance. Name: jennifer i was wondering, why do you think that Rostand had Roxanne marry Christian? why would
he make that choice? Name: broad themes Name: Joyce Hi! Can anybody give me some examples of how Roxane and Christian`s characters changed
towards the end of the film.... Name: Zach what are the major themes of Cyrano?? Name: Diana Santoso interpretations of exerpts with cyrano's poem about the cadets of Gascoyne Name: Stephanie I need ideas for a Cyrano skit, consisting of 2-5 minutes. Anyone with ideas(creative
ideas, please!) please email me at [email protected] Thanks!! Steph Name: Francis There is an Italian stage and tv version of "Cyrano", dated 1984, and
starring acclaimed Italian actor Gigi Proietti. I know it is not available as a commercial
video cassette. I am desperately looking for a VHS copy. Can anybody help? Fr. Name: Francis Name: Erica Cyrano is one of my all-time favorite plays. I am going to start reading the play with
my seventh grade class (in English), and I was wondering if anyone had any ideas for
lessons or activities? I would appreciate any suggestions. Thank you! Name: j-dawg i need a report on the book and the movie..........HELP!!! Name: mcooper I am willing to have correspondence with other fans. I need some info on highlights of
the book. Name: Neslihan I have seen all Cyrano movie versions, read it in french several times and saw the play
in my native language. Cyranomania does not have any cure. I would say the part under the
balcony, specifically the dialogue (Cyrano's monologue more truely) about "the
kiss" is amazing. Name: Neslihan Engin I'm willing to correspond with other Cyrano fans. Name: a.clark i am also looking for symbolism in Cyrano...I can see hints of it...but would like
another's expertise...i am a teacher who is trying a new approach with this play Name: a.clark Name: Reggae79 I am looking for an example of Symbolism in Cyrano de Bergerac. I you have any
thoughts, hit me. thanx. Name: alex What is Cyrano's panache? Name: kj I have been interested in the story of Cyrano de Bergerac for some time, but only
recently read it for my A.P. English class. I was impressed beyond belief. Cyrano's
character is arguably one of the most heroic and tragic in all of literature. I read a
particularly poetic English translation in which all the lines that were supposed to rhyme
actually rhymed!(as opposed to the one I'm currently reading. Fascinated by the story and
by Cyrano himself, I rented both the Ferrer and Depardieu films. I preferred the French,
although in all honesty, I didn't really give the Ferrer version a chance. His appearance
was quite fake, which put me off. I would appreciate hearing from other fans of Cyrano-
the play and the man- for discussion. Thanks! Name: mikel I am a lover of cyrano debergerac.i am in a acting class in highschool.i was picked to
play the part of cyrano because i have the same type of nose. ater doing the play i felt
much better about myself esteem and my nose. edmond rostand was a genius. Name: Giggles I am a senior student in Ontario. In my French class we are studying Cyrano. The copy
we have to read from is very poorly printed and I am looking for a script over the
internet, if anyone knows of one I would be most happy to get the site from you. Thank you
for your time! Name: Name: lauren ok so i am not a big fan of Cyrano de Bergerace. I am a student in school and my
assigment is to write a eulogy for Cyrano from one of the main charatcers. I was hoping
you could pick one for me.The choises are Roxane, De Guiche, Le bret....thanks soo much Name: Jessica Yesterday night I saw the Blau Vier (Globalstage) version of Cyrano on PBS and was very
impressed. For those of you who haven't seen it already, the play is performed with only
three actors - two men, one woman - on what appears to be a very cluttered stage. (those
items would be used for sound effects and minor props, but they made the play none the
less dramatic). It's an outstanding version, and I definitely reccommend seeing it! Name: JOE How do you feel the society was portrayed in "Cyrano"? Name: cyrano sucks Name: dick wenaas i think Cyrano is a bastard. Name: Philip Lynch Hi, I was wondering about examples of contrast in Cyrano de Bergerac. I have examples
like Cyrano was very poetic but Christain was not poetic and very basic. Also, at first
Roxanne loved Christain for his looks but after loved Cyrano for his poetry. I was
wondering if anyone else had any suggestions. Thanks a lot for all your help! Philip. Name: Billy I hate this book so much! Name: jay also, i'm needing any info that you could possibly provide before wed. 12-8-99. i just
can't seem to get any ideas as to how this paper is going to go together:( Name: jay I'm writing a paper on cyrano and am having a hard time doing so. I know how I want to
connect his insecurities with why he doesn't tell roxane that he loves her, but I am
trying to connect it to his nose. This isn't working; I know it will, but it's not right
now. Can anyone help? Name: David Currier I am trying to write a paper about Cyrano and I have one question. Choose one conflict
experienced by Cyrano and describe and explain the conflict and tell how the chracter
resolves the conflict. thanks Name: De Could you explain what happens in act 5 and why this last line is my white
plume?!?!?!?!?!?! Name: Name: Krista I have read Cyrano in my English class, I've taken the quizzes, but I did very poorly
on the quizzes. I did not comprhend everything to the full extent. However, I feel like I
did because I enjoyed the story a lot and I felt like I followed the story line very well.
I know that I am having trouble with the characters so if there is anyone that would be
willing to help me then that would be wonderful! Name: I need to know Cyrano's take on love and how it compares and contrats with the ideas of
Romeo. Any help would be great email me! Name: matt Can you help me out to summarize the acts 1-5 Name: Xixi hello everyone, i have a Cyrano question. what do you think Roxanne would say if she
were to give a eulogy at Cyrano's funeral? what do you think she would want people to
remember? please e-mail me if you have any ideas. thanks! Name: Link Name: Craig Resnick CommentsRecently, Globalstage Productions(http://www.globalstage.net) released a BBC taped version of Cyrano, performed by Antwerp's Blau Vier Theatre. This production with a different cast has toured in this country at the Seattle Children's Theatre and at the Kennedy Center. The tape and its reviews is available at the website <http://www.globalstage.net> or by calling 1 888 32GLOBE. Name: Julia Recski CommentsI've heard about a children's adaptation on this site, called Cyrano the Bear, and I just want to write about another one I've read, which is for older kids. It's Mary Anne and Too Many Boys by Ann M. Martin, and I don't think it was meant to be an adaptation. The "main character" is a nine-year-old girl named Vanessa, who, during a summer vacation, gets a crush on Chris (12) and starts writing love poems to him. He thinks they are from her older sister Mallory (11), but Vanessa only recognises this when he asks her to ask Mal out on a date. At first, she has no idea what to do, but then she realizes that by the date he has given, they will already be home from their summer resort. So she writes Chris a poem saying so, and decides not to tell the story either him or her sister. It's written pretty romantically, considering it's in a monthly series, and I like the fact that the "love triangle" isn't all about one character cueing another. Plus, I think Vanessa's story was even a bit more true to the original than the movie Roxanne, and that's a real adaptation. Anyway, thanks for reading this, and does anyone know about some other Cyrano for kids? (I think I've seen something in Smurfs once...) Name: Sharlyn CommentsHelp Me! Name: Sharlyn CommentsIs Cyrano de Bergerac a tragedy or comedie? Name: CommentsName: Josh CommentsI'm Auditioning for Cyrano this week and I am looking for a little help. So if you can please help. Thank You-Sparky Name: matt CommentsHas anybody ever discussed the use of colors in the book to represent themes in Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand. Please respond by 2/9/99 11:00pm EST Name: richard Commentsi am 63 and have been in love with this play for over 50 years. Name: carla Commentsi'm writing an essay on how well steve martin (in Roxanne) manages to capture cyrano's spirit. I really need some ideas. Please write. Name: mel Commentsi just wanted to say that i was very impressed with this site. the sites i did find were few and far between, and most did not have a tenth of the information that this site did. i've been a cyrano fan for many years and have always been interested in the character as a person. one thing i'm wondering though, is would cyrano have loved roxanne if she had not been beautiful? it's something to think about...i also loved steve martin's re-make of it...i've always been a fan of his. i think he re-made the insult scene well, but the balcony scene was far and away the most powerful. anyhow, thanks for reading my ramble. :) mel Name: Punk543 Commentse-mail me tonight! I need to know what happens in the fourth act Name: Nathan CommentsHelp! I need to find a good summary of each act of this play. If you can help please e-mail. Name: Ashley Rhodes CommentsI really don't understand Act III of the play, could someone please give me a good summary of the events that take place in Act III in a few sentences. I would appreciate it very much. Thanks! Name: Hoan Nguyen CommentsI'm writing an essay about the book Cyrano de Bergerac and my topic is to prove Christian is more than just a pretty face what the three things that I could says to prove that Christian is more than just a pretty face Name: andrew Commentsis there enough material available to write a 3000 word essay on the comparisons between the three characters of Cyrano de Bergerac, the man, the play and Depardieu's portrayal. if so please help.. Name: amour CommentsCyrano represent more than a simple love story for me it is more a search for this fragile and human part buried deeply in everyone of us.In him we find the artist,the soldier,the lover,the common man,and the noble heart.He is a legend in the heroes world because only of this contrast of being so vulnerable in this appearance of braveheart.The question is not How did he become a hero? But only How did he become a man? Name: amour CommentsName: Paul CommentsI have read this play several times and I find something new always. I have thought long and hard on the subject of Cyranno and find him more tragic every time. The life of this character is an inspiration to me, a warning to not hide behind others and not be affraid of risking all for what I desire most. If Cyranno had the eyes of a blind man He would have seen the error of his ways To save his love To save his life Name: CommentsName: Alisia Paleczny CommentsHey everyone! This is the first time I've been to this site and I have to say it's brilliant. Since I first had to read this book for my english class, I'd always loved it! So I do have a question for anyone out there who would like to respond. It's about the last line in the play, "...my white plume." What are you thoughts on it? My english class was full of different opinions and I just want to see what other people think. Until then, Alisia Name: Ellie CommentsAny ideas about the role of Roxane would be more than appreciated!!Thanks. Name: lisa-marie CommentsHello! Wow, what a great site! Thanks so much! I've been a Cyrano fan since first seeing a cartoon version when I was somewhere between the ages of 5 and 7. Since then I've had a facination with dark haired, large nosed, utterly romantic men! Go figure! My favourite performance of Cyrano was done by Sir Derek Jacobi on stage and they also filmed it. I've seen it in video stores, and Bravo airs it occasionally, but I've been unable to actually get it on video. Anyway, I haven't seen this version mentioned on your site, and wondered if you'd had the opportunity to see it? If not, be sure to hunt it down, as it is , IMHO, the best version of Cyrano de Bergerac ever! Thanks, and keep up the great work! Name: CommentsName: Jessmyn Alexandria CommentsWe read "Cyrano" in my 9th grade english class about 2 months ago. It was very good. I read the part of Cyrano and loved every minute of it. My favorite part was reading his list of insults about his nose. They were halarious! I have one question. was Roxanne really his cousin? Name: the Raptor in Black CommentsWe're reading Cyrano in Honors Sophomore English right now, and I surfed on in to this page to find some more information. Great page with lots of good information. :) Glad to see there are people who enjoyed the book as much as I did. Name: Carla CommentsI was wondering if there is a website I can go to to get excepts from. I have to do a scene for drama and I have lost my copy. If there is such a place you know of please e-mail me! Name: Marino CommentsName: Chantal CommentsÈ grazie al film di Edmond Rostand che ho iniziato ad amare ed apprezzare Cyrano e più precisamente grazie all'interpretazione, secondo me, stupenda, fantastica e passionale di Gérard Depardieu. Beh! Quest'attore è un grande. Ciao a tutti i fans di Cyrano. Chanty da Lugano, Svizzera. Name: nicole nicja.hotmail.com CommentsName: CommentsName: pablo Commentsi need some information about the author's biography, critics about the play and more information about cyrano himself. I want the topics to prepare the play. thanks, and sorry for my poor languaje. Name: Rote CommentsI was wondering if someone could give me a good character analysis of the play. Name: Sara CommentsWe have just commenced reading, Cyrano de Bergerac in my French 30 class. I am not yet familiar with the entire history, but have seen the movie Roxanne. I do hope the novel is as witty as the screen play! Name: Dylan Thurston CommentsThe complete text of Cyrano de Bergerac in French is available on-line: http://cedric.cnam.fr/cgi-bin/ABU/go?cyrano1 Name: Burnie CommentsI believe I may have an origial copy of Cyrano that was given to my great aunt for Christmas 1898 or 1899. Any idea what something lke this might be worth? Name: vbradley CommentsDear Cyrano Advocates: I am a 7th grade teacher looking for an abridged version of the great play online for my students.Is there such somewhere out there? Thanks for the help. VB Name: Cham CommentsHi there again. I left a message last night, but no email address, so that you could contact me. Sorry, it was past midnight at the time. Anyway, here's the address. Cham Name: Bob Arens CommentsWho is this Bob Arens? Thanks to Bob Arens for the following information on the real Cyrano! Cyrano was born in 1619 in Perigord. He was truly reviled by most children his own age, as he did have the legendary nose. This fuled his hot temper, and he joined the army because of it. He left the military in 1642 to study science and literature in Paris. His literary works are the comedy The Ridiculous Pendant (1653), the tragedy Death of Agrippina (1654), and two books of science-fiction, The Other World, or the States and Empires of the Moon (1657) and The States and Empires of the Sun (1662). These last two works were published posthumously, thereby placing Cyrano's death in 1655, not a decade later. Name: Cham CommentsHi, I just checked out this site for the first time, and I'm really impressed with the stuff I've read in the letters-from-fans section. I don't know the play as well as any of you, since I only taped it off the television (Gerard Depardieu version) and watched it for the entertainment factor (being a devout Vincent Perez fan, this also had an 'added bonus' - please forgive me if I disgust you). I'd never really looked at the movie as much more than a love story, with some of the best lines I've ever heard (for example, the 'death scene' when they are talking about Cyrano/Christian's last letter. Roxanne says 'The tears were yours'. Cyranno replies, 'But the blood was his'). I'd only read the play once when I was really young and had no insight into it what-so-ever. So thank you extremely muchly for this sight - I'm sure I will visit it heaps in future. Also - if you can tell me who has published an English translation of the play, I would love to get my hands on it! Thanks again. Cham. Name: [email protected] CommentsI was having trouble understanding a bit of the story, because I don't know the importance of a couple characters. Could you tell me who comte de Guiche, Ragueneau and Le Bret are? Name: CommentsIs Cyrano really an admirable person? Name: Stephen CommentsPlease if antone has any info on the original Cyrano or knows of a place where I could attain some please contact me. Name: P S Crowell CommentsI am looking to rent a set of quality costumes for an upcoming production of Cyrano. If anyone has seen any good productions of the play, I would appreciate knowing the theatre's name. Thank you, PS Name: ari Commentshow can cyrano be considered a rennasaaince man if he has many flaws of his own? Name: Cinderella CommentsDoes anyone know if there are any postcard sites for Cyrano fans? Name: rana bakhtiar CommentsDear Jason, Edmond Rostand wrote Cyrano (and it is beautiful) but I believe the story itself is much older. to my mind, it is an Arab story (Roxanne, for example,is the Latinised version of Arabic: Rukhsana). Even the "French" Cyrano is steeped in Chivalry. As it happens, the codes & concepts of Chivalry came to Europe from their Arab/Muslim adversaries. Is it possible that Edmond Rostand, travelled in the Arabic speaking part of the French Empire, and came across the central thesis of the tale? I am not certain if a man so interested in philosophy and French literature would not have dabbled in Arabic Literature. The circumstantial evidence points that way. Expert opinions, please. Name: Craig Bowlsby CommentsDear Jason- I've been a fan of Cyrano for at least twenty years. Thanks for setting up a great site! I used to have long discussions with a friend who also was involved in competitive fencing, over who would win in a match between Cyrano and Richard Burton the Victorian explorer. My friend was a great fan of Richard Burton - he even looked like him! I found it interesting to note that Phillip Jose Farmer finally settled the question in his riverworld science fiction series, where the two swordsmen finally meet. As I recall, they have two fights. Cyrano wins the first one, wounding Burton, but Burton finally kills Cyrano in the end. This is not surprising since Burton is the main character in the long running series. Anyway, please check out my new movie at http://www.intergate.bc.ca/personal/epic Thanks, Craig Name: Craig Bowlsby CommentsHello to everyone at this great site! Please check out our new Cyrano De Bergerac film at http://www.intergate.bc.ca/personal/epic Name: CommentsName: nicole CommentsWhat is the setting of Cyrano de bergerac by edmond Rostand? Name: nicole CommentsWhat is the setting of Cyrano de bergerac? Name: Bob CommentsCyrano has a very large nose. Name: Arielle Marin CommentsI am a huge Cyrano fan. I have seen both the Jose Ferrer and Depardieu versions, and I cant figure out how any one could choose Ferrer over Depardieu. While both are great(thanks to extrodinary writing) Ferrer, in my opinion, doesn't show the same amount of emotion. I was quite disapointed with the balcony scene. In the recent version Cyrano is set free as he speaks and anguished at sending Christian up for a kiss.Ferrer, while valient as a soldier, lacks the depth to be a lover. Name: UNE GRANDE FAN Commentscomment pourrais-je avoir les notes de la chanson "leaving on a jet plane"? Name: Andrew CommentsI failed to give the correct email address before so please if you do know where I can find literary criticism the email is [email protected] thank you Name: Patrick Haviland CommentsName: Patrick Haviland CommentsName: Andrew Scott Commentsif anyone knows where to find literary criticism by either other fanous authors or critics it would be greatly appreciated. Again im either looking for a sit, or a book, or any source besides this one and gales that would have literary criticism/reviews on Rostand's Cyrano Name: rOY Commentsi FOUND OUT ABOUT THE LATEST VERSION -- i'M TOLD IT IS IN FRENCH WITH SUBTITLES. sTILL LOOKING FOR A LIBRARY THAT DOES INTERLIBRARY LOAN OF VIDEO. bLOCK BUSTER DOES NOT HAVE A COPY NOR DO ANY OTHER OF THE VIDEO STORES IN OUR LITTEL TOWN. nOR DOES OUR COLLEGE LIBRARY. Name: Roy CommentsSimple question: Is the latest Cyrano film starring Depradeau (Spelled wrong, I'm sure) in English or just subtitled. Name: Michelle CommentsI am writing my midterm on cyrano. Things that I wish to cover are: secrets of love, beauty under uglines and irony of death. I need 10 sources and the paper needs to be 8-10 pages. If anyone has any sugestion or help for mee please e-mail me at mich409. Thanks! Name: Richard Palmer CommentsI would like to know the 7 Codes of Chivalry. Today is Sunday November 7, 1998 2:36pm PST If someone knows the 7 codes please email me before 8pm my time tonight. This is for my son's report Thanks ahead for the help Richard Palmer alternate emil [email protected] during normal business hours Name: Joann CommentsThis is the best play I've read since The Steet Car Named Desire. I am wondering if anybody knows what is "the soul of Cyrano" Name: Leanne CommentsHey Molly! In response to your question, I think Cyrano was doing helping Christian to make Roxanne happy. Cyrano loved her so much, I believe he would do anything fr her. Christian wasn't exactly Roxanne's perfect man, even though she thought he was. Cyrano didn't want her to be dissapointed, even though she dissapointed him by saying that Christian's lost wit disturbed her as much as if he became ugly would. Anyway, that's my view. It's not academic, because I have never had the privlige of discussing this play in school. We did the Great Gatsby, which was the worst book I ever read! I sat there the whole time wishing I was reading Cyrano. Well, that was off topic. Gotta go. See ya! :/7) Name: John B. Lopez CommentsName: CommentsName: Tim Skinner CommentsCyrano is my favorite film! Since I went to see it at the cinema, forced by my parents as a kid, I aquired it on video, bought the Anthony Burgess translation/adaptation and I still cry at the end, everytime he says..."Mon panache" ! I stupidly lent my video to a friend and I now can't buy it anywhere! Why aren't they producing more copies of the greatest film ever made?!? Name: Molly CommentsI've heard that the real-life Cyrano de Bergerac wrote his own epitaph. I'd be very interested in finding it, in French or English... I've heard that it's in the French In Action text book, but I couldn't find it there. Please e-mail me if you know were I can find this epitaph. molly p.s. Cyrano said that he was too proud to be a parasite, but wasn't he being rather parasitic himself when he joined forces with Christian? He relied on Christian to provide him with a mockery-free way of expressing his love. This is a hot topic in my AP English class right now, and I was wondering what other people thought. Name: CommentsThere is a great article in "English Journal" volume 80, #1, pgs. 36-39 (January 1991) about teaching a "Cyrano" unit in Junior High. The teacher introduced the unit by reading various "Beauty and the Beast" fables. Name: Brian CommentsI am writing a Character plot analysis on this play and would like some feedback. I am considering writing from the angle that cyrano hid behind his personal self pity and lack of self esteem. Please e-mail me as to your opinions. Thanks Name: jenny Commentsi would like to hear more about cyrano de bergerac, he is the guy i'm doing for my report. Name: Jason Dunn CommentsI'm wondering if anyone would be interested in more video captures or audio clips from either the Ferrer or Depardieu versions? Name: Jason Dunn CommentsI would LOVE to add some links to Cyrano memorabelia, if I only knew of some! If anyone finds anything, I'll add it! The only items I know of are on the Amazon.com page - books and movies. Name: Richard Bouton CommentsForgive my previous transmission for not thanking you for this worthy addition to webland. I will look in on it again. Also, may I suggest links to locations of Cyrano memorabilia. I know that I would be interested in what's out there and I feel others might be also. Name: R. A. Bouton CommentsCyrano is a favorite character of both my wife and I. My wife epitomizes his character. She lives like he would. Twenty years ago she had a beautiful figurine of Cyrano. It was about 10 to 12 inches tall. It was brown and white. It was made of either plaster or a porcelin type material. I am not sure who manufactured it or where it was made. Anyway, it broke. For 20 years I have searched for a replacement for her. I would pay dearly for it. I have searched flea markets and antique stores in vain. Please help me find one. Cyrano would do no less for one as worthy as diane! If you have a lead, please e-mail me at [email protected] Thank you in advance for your assistance. Richard Name: Jason Dunn CommentsWelcome to the new discussion area! Please feel free to discuss anything. I've had several requests by teachers for ideas for their classes - let's start a dialog here! |