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“To tell the truth, the chariot was an astonishing sight to behold, because I had polished the steel of my flying house so carefully that it reflected the sunlight on all sides. It was so bright and dazzling that I thought, myself, that I had been carried away in a chariot of fire.”

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Cyrano de Bergerac
Cyrano de Bergerac

Cyrano de Bergerac, a French dramatist, was born on March 6, 1619, and died on July 28, 1655. Known for his witty, humorous, and profound insights into human nature, his most famous work is 'Cyrano de Bergerac'. This play tells the story of a hero with an unusually long nose, who, despite his physical deformity, possesses wisdom and courage and ultimately wins love and respect. more

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