a bit of history
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A Bit of HistoryCyrano de Bergerac
On Edmond Rostand
Playwright primarily of comedies Wrote Cyrano in 1896-1897 Cyrano was his largest success
Debut’s standing ovation lasted over an hour
400 consecutive performances
On the Historical Context Setting begins in 1640 Age of Richelieu
Prime Minister of France beginning 1624 Powerful military and domestic leader Villianized in history for his heavy hand of
justice and his high taxation policy Growth of the sciences
New understandings of the Earth in relation to the universe
Interest in space travel
On the Real Cyrano
Savinien Cyrano was born in Paris, 1619
Lived in Bergerac most of his life A skilled swordsman A prominent nose Published plays, poems, political
pamphlets, and several science fiction novels
**Not exactly a major historical figure
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