Les Romanesques: comédie en trois actes en vers by Edmond Rostand
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Before he wrote the legendary Cyrano de Bergerac, Edmond Rostand gave us this charming, witty comedy about the drama of young love.
The Story
Percinet and Sylvette live next door to each other, separated by a wall. Their fathers, Bergamin and Pasquinot, pretend to be bitter enemies. They've staged this fake feud for years with one goal: to make their sheltered, bookish kids fall in love with the idea of a forbidden romance. And it works perfectly! The two teenagers are passionately in love, dreaming of eloping to escape their 'feuding' families. But when the fathers decide the charade has gone on long enough and reveal the truth, Percinet and Sylvette's perfect storybook world shatters. They're suddenly faced with a boring reality where their love is no longer rebellious or special. How do you keep a relationship exciting when the main obstacle was just a parental prank?
Why You Should Read It
This play is incredibly funny and surprisingly modern. Rostand pokes gentle fun at how we all, especially when we're young, cast ourselves as heroes in our own personal dramas. The characters are so relatable—the meddling dads who think they know best, and the kids who are so wrapped up in their own romantic fantasy that real life seems dull by comparison. The verse is light and playful, making it a joy to read even in translation. It’s a short, sweet reminder not to take ourselves too seriously.
Final Verdict
Perfect for rom-com fans, theater lovers, or anyone who remembers the intense passions of being a teenager. If you enjoy clever dialogue, light satire, and stories about the messy gap between fantasy and reality, you'll adore this hidden gem. It's a delightful, quick read that leaves you with a smile.
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Edward White
5 months agoAs a long-time reader of this genre, the interplay between the protagonists drives the story forward beautifully. This was both informative and enjoyable.
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4 months agoAfter hearing about this multiple times, the storytelling feels authentic and emotionally grounded. Well worth recommending.
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4 months agoFrom a casual reader’s perspective, the structure supports both quick reading and deep study. I finished this feeling genuinely satisfied.