Chantecler: Play in Four Acts

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Chantecler: Play in Four Acts

by Edmond Rostand

EN·~4 hours·6 chapters

Chapters

6 total

DRAMATIS PERSONAE

0:44

PROLOGUE

4:55

ACT I THE EVENING OF THE PHEASANT-HEN

1:10:13

Act Second The Morning of the Cock

56:26

Act Third The Guinea-hen’s Day

59:24

Act Fourth The Night of the Nightingale

50:30

Description

The curtain stays low while a voice invites listeners to imagine a bustling farm yard alive with rustling straw, chirping birds, clattering hooves and distant church bells. From this symphony of sound the audience learns that the cast is a choir of barnyard and woodland creatures, each introduced with a hint of personality, from the proud peacock to the careful nightingale. At the heart of the tableau stands Chantecler, a rooster convinced that his crow is the very spark that awakens the sun.

In the opening act the manager‑narrator guides us through the scene, teasing the arrival of characters and hinting at their conflicting worldviews. As Chantecler debates the power of belief with other animals, the play gently raises questions about idealism, pride, and the meaning of duty without revealing how their disputes will resolve. The lyrical prose and vivid sound design promise an enchanting listening experience that balances humor with thoughtful reflection.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (232K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Curtis Weyant, Ginny Brewer and PG Distributed Proofreaders

Release date

2004-01-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Edmond Rostand

Edmond Rostand

1868–1918

Best known for the dazzling play Cyrano de Bergerac, this French poet and dramatist brought a burst of romance, wit, and theatrical flair to the stage at the end of the 19th century. His work helped keep verse drama alive for a wide audience and still feels full of energy today.

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