Edmond Rostand

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/edmond-rostand

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1. When was Edmond Rostand born?April 1, 1868
2. Where was Edmond Rostand born?Marseille, France
3. What is Edmond Rostand known for?His neo-romantic plays, most notably 'Cyrano de Bergerac' (1897)
4. What is the career?Poet and dramatist, associated with neo-romanticism

Naturalism: A literary and theatrical movement emphasizing objective representation of reality, often focusing on social determinism and gritty subject matter.
Neo-romanticism: A literary and artistic movement that revived and adapted elements of Romanticism, emphasizing emotion, individualism, and imagination.
Dramatist: A writer who specializes in writing plays for the theater; a playwright.
Literary Canon: The collection of literary works considered most important or influential within a specific tradition or culture.