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Not a character, but a historical figure referenced in the play as de Guiche’s uncle. Perhaps the most powerful man in France, he is a skilled political manipulator whose authority rivals and probably exceeds that of the king.
Uncle Cyrano: Directed by Mike Smith. With Robert Grubb, Lenore Smith, Nikki Coghill, David Reyne. As Steve pursues his infatuation with local schoolteacher Jane, she goes to Guy with shattering news.
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He may have been accommodated by his uncle Samuel de Cyrano in a large family residence in the Rue des Prouvaires, where his parents had lived up until 1618. In this theory, it was there that he was introduced to his cousin Pierre, [note 15] with whom, according to Le Bret, he would build a lasting friendship.
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An advisor to the French King and the most powerful person in France. Richelieu is the uncle of De Guiche, and De Guiche name-drops a number of times in the play that his uncle is willing to help him in certain ways. Richelieu never actually appears in the play.
Cyrano stands and addresses the Count as “my lord.”. In rhyming verse, he presents his fellow Gascon cadets to the Count. De Guiche is impressed with Cyrano’s obvious intelligence, and offers to put in a good word for Cyrano with Cardinal Richelieu, de Guiche’s powerful uncle. Cyrano is tempted by this offer.
Apr 1, 2024 · Cyrano de Bergerac, verse drama in five acts by Edmond Rostand, performed in 1897 and published the following year. It was based only nominally on the 17th-century nobleman of the same name, known for his bold adventures and large nose. Set in 17th-century Paris, the action revolves around the
Feb 25, 2022 · Feb. 25, 2022. When the French playwright Edmond Rostand penned “Cyrano de Bergerac” in the late 19th century, he couldn’t have imagined its durability — translations into countless languages,...
