Entering the World of Cyrano de Bergerac
Dramatis Personae
Act-by-act Synopsis
The Role of Theater
Historical Context: The Real and Imagined
The Historical Cyrano
1640's Paris
The Nose
The Siege of Arras: Cyrano de Bergerac's Military Conflict
The Rules and Regulations of Courtly Love
The Playwright
Who is Edmond Rostand?
Paris 1897 and the Debut of Cyrano de Bergerac
Translating Cyrano de Bergerac
Who is Anthony Burgess?
The Art of Translation
Perspectives From a Fellow Teacher by Mary T. Christel
Why teach Cyrano de Bergerac?
Making the Unfamiliar Familiar through Film
Classroom Activities
Before You Read the Play
As You Read the Play
After You Read the Play
The Performance: Preparing and Reflecting