Edmond Rostand was a celebrated French playwright, born on April 1, 1868, in Marseille, France, to a distinguished and cultured Provençal family. His literary work is often remembered for its poetic fervor, romanticism, and bold theatricality. Rostand's enduring fame is significantly centered on his play 'Cyrano de Bergerac' (1897), a sweeping romantic drama that combines witty wordplay with galla...