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Cyrano De Bergerac: Edmond Rostand
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781025450131
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 212
Weight: 0.67
Height: 0.45 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Cyrano De Bergerac is a timeless masterpiece of French drama, written by Edmond Rostand and presented here in the celebrated English translation by Brian Hooker. Set in 17th-century France, the play follows the titular protagonist, a brilliant swordsman, philosopher, and poet with a formidable wit and an equally formidable nose. Despite his many talents and his courageous spirit, Cyrano is plagued by insecurity regarding his appearance, which prevents him from expressing his deep love for the beautiful and intellectual Roxane.
The story unfolds as a poignant exploration of unrequited love, sacrifice, and the concept of panache. When Cyrano discovers that Roxane is infatuated with the handsome but dim-witted Christian de Neuvillette, he chooses to ghostwrite eloquent love letters and speeches for his rival, effectively wooing his own beloved through another man's voice. This classic work perfectly blends elements of swashbuckling adventure with profound romantic tragedy, examining the enduring tension between inner beauty and outward appearance. Cyrano De Bergerac remains one of the most celebrated plays in world literature, offering a heroic yet heart-wrenching portrait of a man who lives and dies for his honor and his heart's true desire.
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