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LoC No.: 15014914
Title: The Romancers: A Comedy in Three Acts
Credits: Produced by Kent Cooper
Summary: "The Romancers: A Comedy in Three Acts" by Edmond Rostand is a romantic comedy written in the late 19th century. Known for its poetic style and engaging plot, the play explores the themes of love and familial conflict, particularly through the lens of two young lovers whose fathers harbor a long-standing feud. This conflict serves as an obstacle in the blossoming romance of the protagonists, Sylvette and Percinet, who embody the romantic ideals reminiscent of Shakespearean characters. The storyline unfolds as Sylvette and Percinet fall in love despite their fathers' enmity and the barriers it creates. They initially meet secretly by an old wall dividing their families' properties, sharing poetic sentiments and dreams of overcoming their fathers' hatred. Unbeknownst to them, the fathers, Bergamin and Pasquinot, conspire to arrange their marriage while feigning animosity to allow their children to explore their feelings. The play features comedic twists, including a fake abduction meant to spark romance, leading to a series of misunderstandings. Ultimately, the families reconcile once the truth is revealed, affirming that true love can transcend even the strongest of feuds. As the tale concludes, the lovers discover that the essence of romance lies not in grand gestures or arranged plots, but in the sincerity of their feelings for each other. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 87.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Rostand, Edmond, 1868-1918
Translator: Clark, Barrett H. (Barrett Harper), 1890-1953
EBook No.: 17581
Published: Jan 23, 2006
Downloads: 127
Language: English
Subject: French drama -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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LoC No.: 15014914
Title: The Romancers: A Comedy in Three Acts
Credits: Produced by Kent Cooper
Summary: "The Romancers: A Comedy in Three Acts" by Edmond Rostand is a romantic comedy written in the late 19th century. Known for its poetic style and engaging plot, the play explores the themes of love and familial conflict, particularly through the lens of two young lovers whose fathers harbor a long-standing feud. This conflict serves as an obstacle in the blossoming romance of the protagonists, Sylvette and Percinet, who embody the romantic ideals reminiscent of Shakespearean characters. The storyline unfolds as Sylvette and Percinet fall in love despite their fathers' enmity and the barriers it creates. They initially meet secretly by an old wall dividing their families' properties, sharing poetic sentiments and dreams of overcoming their fathers' hatred. Unbeknownst to them, the fathers, Bergamin and Pasquinot, conspire to arrange their marriage while feigning animosity to allow their children to explore their feelings. The play features comedic twists, including a fake abduction meant to spark romance, leading to a series of misunderstandings. Ultimately, the families reconcile once the truth is revealed, affirming that true love can transcend even the strongest of feuds. As the tale concludes, the lovers discover that the essence of romance lies not in grand gestures or arranged plots, but in the sincerity of their feelings for each other. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 87.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Rostand, Edmond, 1868-1918
Translator: Clark, Barrett H. (Barrett Harper), 1890-1953
EBook No.: 17581
Published: Jan 23, 2006
Downloads: 127
Language: English
Subject: French drama -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.