Cyrano de Bergerac
Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand is a reprint edition published by Hal Leonard Corporation in February 2000. This 175-page play captures the essence of chivalry, wit, bravery, and love during the reign of Louis XIII. The story revolves around Cyrano, a remarkable swordsman and tragic poet-lover, whose striking intellect and lyrical prowess are juxtaposed with his unconventional appearance.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes such as romance and heroism within this timeless drama. The play presents a universal hero in Cyrano, whose journey is marked by both valor and vulnerability. This edition features a celebrated translation by American poet Brian Hooker, recognized for its fidelity to the original text and its lyrical quality. The work stands as a significant contribution to the realms of literary criticism, drama, and performing arts, making it a notable piece in the theater canon.
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This is Edmond Rostand’s immortal play in which chivalry and wit, bravery and love are forever captured in the timeless spirit of romance. Set in Louis XIII’s reign, it is the moving and exciting drama of one of the finest swordsmen in France, gallant soldier, brilliant wit, tragic poet-lover with the face of a clown. Rostand’s extraordinary lyric powers gave birth to a universal hero–Cyrano De Bergerac–and ensured his own reputation as author of one of the best-loved plays in the literature of the stage. This translation, by the American poet Brian Hooker, is nearly as famous as the original play itself, and is generally considered to be one of the finest English verse translations ever written.
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