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Book Synopsis: Regarded as one of the greatest dramas ever written, Cyrano de Bergerac is the story of the silver-tongued soldier whose unfortunate looks drive him to woo his love by speaking for his handsome but dull-witted rival.
Cyrano de Bergerac occupies a unique place in the modern theater. Deliberately disavowing realism and contemporary relevance, Edmond Rostand's masterpiece represents a turning back in both time and spirit to an earlier age of high adventure and soaring idealism. Its magnificent hero, Cyrano—noble of soul and grotesque in appearance, gallant Gascon soldier, brilliant wit, and timid lover, alternately comic, heroic, tragic—represents one of the most challenging of all acting roles in its complexity and mercurial changes of mood. From its original production to the present day, Cyrano de Bergerac has enjoyed a charmed existence on the stage, its unflagging pace of action and eloquence of language enchanting critics and public alike. Here, in a superlative translation, is the ultimate triumph of the great French romantic tradition—a work which, in the words of the French critic Lemaître, “prolongs, unites and blends…three centuries of comic fantasy and moral grace.”
Translated by Lowell Bair
With an Introduction by Eteel Lawson and an Afterword by Cynthia B. Kerr
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Looking for a captivating and timeless read? Look no further than Cyrano de Bergerac. Regarded as one of the greatest dramas ever written, this classic tale is sure to transport you to a world of high adventure and soaring idealism. From the moment you open its pages, you'll be captivated by the story of Cyrano, a noble soul trapped in a grotesque appearance, who resorts to using his eloquence and wit to woo his love on behalf of his handsome but dull-witted rival.
What sets Cyrano de Bergerac apart from other plays is its deliberate disavowal of realism and contemporary relevance. Instead, this masterpiece by Edmond Rostand takes you back in time, immersing you in a world of gallant soldiers, comic moments, heroic acts, and tragic twists. The complexity and mercurial changes of mood in Cyrano's character make this play a challenge for actors—an unforgettable experience for performers and audiences alike.
Since its original production, Cyrano de Bergerac has continued to enchant critics and audiences with its unflagging pace of action and eloquence of language. And now, you have the opportunity to experience this French romantic tradition at its finest with our superlative translation by Lowell Bair. With an introduction by Eteel Lawson and an afterword by Cynthia B. Kerr, this edition of Cyrano de Bergerac takes you on a journey that "prolongs, unites, and blends...three centuries of comic fantasy and moral grace," as acclaimed by French critic Lemaître.
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