
EDMOND ROSTAND
LE CANTIQUE DE L’AILE
I LE CANTIQUE DE L’AILE
II PREMIER PASSAGE SUR MON JARDIN
III ROME
IV L’ALOUETTE
V LE PRINTEMPS DE L’AILE - I SIX MARS
VI LES DEUX CHEVAUX
VII LES ROIS MAGES
VIII POUR LA GRÈCE - I
A soaring lyrical tapestry, this work awakens the ancient dream of flight, weaving together mythic echoes of Icarus, Homeric heroes, and the restless spirit of a nation. The poet’s voice celebrates daring imagination, urging readers to imagine the invisible wing that lifts humanity beyond earth’s bounds. It blends fierce patriotism with a timeless yearning for the sky.
Through vivid images of wind‑tossed prairies, rustling reeds, and radiant suns, the verses paint a landscape where courage and risk replace safety. The language crackles with rhythmic pulse, each stanza a chant that challenges the listener to feel the thrill of breaking free from gravity’s hold. The poem’s cadence captures both the triumph and the peril of daring to soar.
In its early passages, the collection invites contemplation of what it means to be bold, to risk, and to become a “new eagle” amidst ordinary fields. Listeners are drawn into a meditation on the balance between ambition and humility, as the poet exhorts the heart to embrace the impossible. The result is an uplifting, thought‑provoking experience that lingers long after the final line.
Language
fr
Duration
~3 hours (202K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
France: Fasquelle, 1922.
Credits
Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Release date
2022-07-29
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1868–1918
Best known for the dazzling verse drama Cyrano de Bergerac, this French playwright brought a bold, romantic spirit back to the stage at the end of the 19th century. His work mixes wit, emotion, and theatrical flair in a way that still feels vivid today.
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