Cyrano de Bergerac: A Play in Five Acts (1919) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436610209)

Cyrano De Bergerac: A Play In Five Acts (1919) is a classic play written by the French playwright Edmond Rostand. The play is set in the 17th century and tells the story of Cyrano de Bergerac, a skilled swordsman, poet, and musician who is in love with his cousin Roxane. However, he is too self-conscious about his large nose to confess his love to her. Instead, he helps his friend Christian, a handsome but dull-witted soldier, to woo Roxane by writing love letters on his behalf.The play explores themes of love, honor, and self-acceptance as Cyrano struggles with his feelings for Roxane, his insecurities about his appearance, and his loyalty to his friend Christian. Along the way, the play features memorable characters such as the witty and charming Cyrano, the beautiful and intelligent Roxane, and the bumbling but well-meaning Christian.First performed in 1897, Cyrano De Bergerac has become a beloved classic of French literature and has been adapted into numerous films, plays, and musicals. Rostand's masterful use of language, humor, and drama make this play a timeless masterpiece that continues to captivate audiences today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Edmond Rostand
ISBN-10: 1436610206
ISBN-13: 9781436610209
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/02/2008
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.36lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 7.6
Point Value: 7
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 8654 / Cyrano de Bergerac