39 Results with the "Romance Novel" genre
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SCENE 1.VII.
In this chapter of "Cyrano de Bergerac," Cyrano is unexpectedly approached by a duenna with a clandestine invitation from a lady, piquing his interest and overwhelming him with emotion. The lady, his valiant cousin, wishes to meet him secretly at dawn at St. Roch and then speak with him privately at the pastry-house of Ragueneau, located on Rue St. Honore. Despite his initial confusion and disbelief, Cyrano agrees to the rendezvous, which elevates his spirits to ecstatic heights. His renewed vigor is…-
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SCENE 1.V.
In this chapter of "Cyrano de Bergerac," Cyrano has just spectacularly spent his entire inheritance in a day, a gesture Le Bret deems as folly but which Cyrano defends as a graceful action. Although left with nothing, Cyrano's pride and dignity are intact, a theme that continues to define his character throughout the narrative. The buffet-girl, witnessing Cyrano's plight, offers him food from her buffet. Despite his Gascon pride that would typically prevent him from accepting such charity, Cyrano takes a…-
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SCENE 1.IV.
In this thrilling chapter from "Cyrano de Bergerac," the theater erupts into chaos as Cyrano, a figure of unmatched wit and prowess, dictates the proceedings with an iron will and sharp tongue. When Montfleury, the lead actor, attempts to perform, he is immediately interrupted by Cyrano's commanding voice from the audience, demanding his departure from the stage. Despite the actor's trembling attempts to continue, Cyrano's threats escalate, culminating in his appearance amidst the crowd, where he proclaims…-
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SCENE 1.III.
In Scene 1.III of "Cyrano de Bergerac," the atmosphere is thick with the intrigue and flamboyance of the French nobility. De Guiche, a prominent figure, descends from Roxane's box, surrounded by a cluster of obsequious noblemen, including the Viscount de Valvert. The marquises admire De Guiche's ribbons, jesting about their color, named 'Sick Spaniard', a nod to Spain's anticipated downfall in Flanders due to De Guiche's valor. This scene unfolds in the bustling environment of a theater, where the pit is…-
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SCENE 1.II.
In the bustling atmosphere of a Parisian theater, the audience gathers, showcasing a mix of the city’s finest, from the nobility to the distinguished roués. As the crowd settles and conversations weave through the air, Christian de Neuvillette anxiously scans the boxes, his attention divided between the gathering and his task at hand—to find and adore from afar the lady for whom his heart beats fervently. With his newly made acquaintance, Ligniere, a man of both wit and wine, Christian navigates the…-
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SCENE 1.I.
At the Hotel de Bourgogne in 1640, the stage is set for an evening of theater. The hall, resembling a tennis court adapted for performance, features a dimly lit, oblong space with a complex arrangement of seats, a stage adorned with royal emblems, and no chairs in the pit area, creating a dynamic and improvised ambiance for the audience. An array of lusters, about to be lit, promises illumination and spectacle. As the curtain rises, the space buzzes to life with a diverse crowd pouring in: troopers…-
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Cyrano de Bergerac
Cyrano de Bergerac is a classic play by Edmond Rostand about a noble, witty, and eloquent swordsman with an extraordinary nose, whose self-doubt leads him to hide his love for the beautiful Roxane by helping another woo her.-
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A BOOKMAN’S PURGATORY
Thomas Blinton, a lifelong enthusiast in the art of book-hunting, prided himself on a hobby he deemed harmless and intellectually stimulating, contrasting it with more bourgeois pursuits like shooting or fishing. Despite the potentially sinister fate that befell famous book-hunters according to tales he dismissed, Blinton cherished his daily excursions through London, beating the paths from the City to West Kensington in search of literary treasures hidden within the countless bookstalls. These excursions…-
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Damaged Goods
Damaged Goods by Upton Sinclair is a compelling drama that examines the societal and personal consequences of venereal disease, exploring themes of morality, stigma, and the need for education and reform. Adapted from a French play by Eugène Brieux, the book serves as a powerful critique of social hypocrisy and ignorance surrounding public health issues.-
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