Edmond Rostand

Edmond Rostand (1868–1918) was a French playwright, writer and poet.

Also recorded as Edmond Eugène Alexis Rostand.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Edmond Eugène Joseph Alexis Rostand.

Born at Marseille in 1868, died at Paris in 1918.

In detail

Edmond Rostand studied at Lycée Thiers. the recorded working language is French.

The field of work recorded is performing arts. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are theatre and essay. The authority associates the name with Neo-romanticism.

Positions recorded include seat 31 of the Académie française. Membership is recorded of Académie Française, Société des poètes français and Consistori del Gay Saber.

Works named in the authority record are Cyrano de Bergerac, L'Aiglon and Chantecler.

Distinctions recorded are Commander of the Legion of Honour and Prix Toirac.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Edmond Rostand”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q202749: Edmond Rostand

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