French poet and dramatist (1868–1918) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Edmond Eugène Alexis Rostand (UK: /ˈrɒstɒ̃/,[1] US: /rɔːˈstɒ̃, ˈrɒstænd/,[2] French: [ɛdmɔ̃ ʁɔstɑ̃]; 1 April 1868 – 2 December 1918) was a French poet and dramatist. He is known for his works which are known as neo-romanticism. His best known play was the 1897 play Cyrano de Bergerac.
Edmond Rostand | |
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Rostand in the uniform of the Académie française, 1905 | |
| Born | Edmond Eugène Alexis Rostand 1 April 1868 Marseille, France |
| Died | 2 December 1918 (aged 50) Paris, France |
| Occupation | Poet, playwright |
| Nationality | French |
| Genre | Neo Romanticism |
| Spouse | Rosemonde Gérard |
| Children | Jean Rostand Maurice Rostand |
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