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Cyrano de Bergerac (Penguin Classics)

by Edmond Rostand

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Edmond Rostand's classic romance tells the unforgettable story of one unique man's bravery, loyalty, and unspoken love.

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Synopsis:

The legendary romance about a quick-witted swashbuckler whose nose is as big as his heart

Set during the reign of Louis XIII, Cyrano de Bergerac is a play about one of the most estimable characters in literature. Desperately in love with the beautiful Roxane but convinced she will never look past his titanic proboscis, Cyrano helps the tongue-tied Christian pen exquisite verse with which to woo her. Presented in an elegant new translation, this comic adventure continues to be popular for its dramatic power and, above all, its magnetic hero.

* Includes an introduction, chronology, explanatory notes, and historical note

 

Synopsis:

These timeless Enriched Classics editions include a concise Introduction that gives readers detailed background information on each work, a chronology of the author's life and career, and a timeline of significant events to provide historical context. Original.

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About the Author

Edmond Rostand (1868–1918) was a French playwright whose other works include The Princess Faraway, The Woman of Samaria, and LAiglon.

Carol Clark is an emeritus fellow of Balliol College, Oxford. She has previously translated Baudelaire for Penguin Classics.

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ISBN:

9780140449686

Author:

Rostand, Edmond

Publisher:

Penguin Books

Translator:

Clark, Carol

Editor:

Clark, Carol

Author:

Clark, Carol

Subject:

Literary

Subject:

Classics

Subject:

Romance - General

Subject:

Cyrano de Bergerac

Subject:

Continental european

Subject:

France History 17th century.

Subject:

Drama-Women and Ethnic

Copyright:

2006

Edition Description:

Paperback / softback

Series:

Penguin Classics

Publication Date:

20061231

Binding:

TRADE PAPER

Grade Level:

from 12

Language:

English

Pages:

224

Dimensions:

7.74x5.08x.56 in. .38 lbs.

Age Level:

from 18

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Product details 224 pages Penguin Books - 2006-11-28 English 9780140449686 Reviews:

"Synopsis" by Firebrand,

The legendary romance about a quick-witted swashbuckler whose nose is as big as his heart

Set during the reign of Louis XIII, Cyrano de Bergerac is a play about one of the most estimable characters in literature. Desperately in love with the beautiful Roxane but convinced she will never look past his titanic proboscis, Cyrano helps the tongue-tied Christian pen exquisite verse with which to woo her. Presented in an elegant new translation, this comic adventure continues to be popular for its dramatic power and, above all, its magnetic hero.

* Includes an introduction, chronology, explanatory notes, and historical note

 

"Synopsis" by Libri, These timeless Enriched Classics editions include a concise Introduction that gives readers detailed background information on each work, a chronology of the author's life and career, and a timeline of significant events to provide historical context. Original.