Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 119 Rostand, Edmond 1868 1918 Brownell, Gertrude Hall 1863 1961 Hall, Gertrude Hall, Gertrude Calvert Brownell, Mrs. William Crary Chantecler: Play in Four Acts Curtis Weyant, Ginny Brewer and PG Distributed Proofreaders "Chantecler: Play in Four Acts" by Edmond Rostand is a whimsical play from the early 20th century that combines elements of allegory and comedy. It centers around Chantecler, a proud rooster who believes his crowing brings the sun to rise and maintains the order of the farmyard. Through a rich ensemble cast of barnyard animals, including hens, a blackbird, a turkey, and even a pheasant-hen, the play explores themes of vanity, self-importance, and the interplay between nature and society. The opening of the play establishes a vibrant farmyard setting where various birds and animals chatter, showcasing their personalities and relationships. We are introduced to Chantecler, who is depicted as theatrical and self-absorbed, lavishing praise on the sun, which he reveres as a goddess. Other characters, like the skeptical blackbird and loyal dog Patou, provide contrasting views about Chantecler’s lofty self-image. In this lively atmosphere, the characters engage in banter that hints at societal critiques, such as the impact of new fashions and ideas. The initial interactions establish a comedic tone while foreshadowing the potential conflicts that may arise as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Birds -- Drama Roosters -- Drama PQ Text Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: French Literature 391837 2025-07-05T04:52:16.457141 text/html 396401 2023-02-27T14:24:16 text/html 337923 2025-07-05T04:52:27.664045 application/epub+zip 337813 2025-07-05T04:52:18.303083 application/epub+zip 240518 2025-07-05T04:52:17.249097 application/epub+zip 672831 2025-07-05T04:52:32.013996 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 615498 2025-07-05T04:52:26.777050 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 275944 2022-09-05T09:46:00.728006 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 265155 2025-07-05T04:52:14.287150 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 264894 2023-02-27T12:20:01 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19447 2025-07-05T04:52:32.156036 application/rdf+xml 13015 2025-07-05T04:52:17.593131 image/jpeg 2353 2025-07-05T04:52:17.418074 image/jpeg 97508 2023-02-27T12:20:01 application/octet-stream application/zip 555452 2023-02-27T14:30:22 application/octet-stream application/zip 563326 2025-07-05T04:52:16.486128 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia