Edmond Rostand
Born: 03-31-1868
Edmond Rostand was a celebrated French playwright born in 1868, best known for his romantic drama "Cyrano de Bergerac." His works are marked by their poetic flair and emotional depth, often set in historical contexts. Rostand's writing embodies the spirit of the Belle Époque, blending wit and idealism. Despite the shifting literary trends of his time, his plays remain timeless, capturing the imagination of audiences worldwide.
Book summaries for books written by Edmond Rostand
Quotes
A large nose is the mark of a witty, courteous, affable, generous, and liberal man.
A kiss is a secret which takes the lips for the ear.
To sing, to laugh, to dream, to walk in my own way and be alone, free, with an eye to see things as they are, a voice that means manliness.
What, when she turned to look at you, did you see in her eyes? Nothing. A blank. Yet you felt as if she were whispering: 'I've been dreaming of you, my hero.'
I shall stay here. And here alone, my life shall be filled with poetry, and music, and wit, and shall be brave in the face of death.
I'm not tall, it's just that my head is so high it makes me look that way.
Ah, now I know why I loved him so! He was so near my soul that he was alway my own self!
I am a poet. I like to lie.
I love you - I am at rest with you - I have come home.
The sweetest flower always blooms in the face of adversity.
The only thing I regret is that I have not told you I loved you often enough.
I am strong with the love of my friends.