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The Romancers

by Edmond Rostand

This 1894 comedy in three-acts was translated by Barrett Clark. Edmond Rostand later became famous with his writing of "Cyrano de Bergerac. The Romancers is best produced with the late 18th century in mind and customs from the Louis XVI period. This light-hearted romance is about two young lovers discovering that love can exist without obstacles and the excitement of danger.

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English

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English

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1894

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Edmond Eugène Alexis Rostand was a French poet and dramatist. He is associated with neo-romanticism and is known best for his 1897 play Cyrano de Bergerac. Rostand's romantic plays contrasted w...

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