Cyrano de Bergerac
by Rostand, Edmond
- Used
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Portland, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
The classic French play in verse about a multi-talented nobleman whose huge schnoz is the only thing standing in the way of his finding love-- namely the love of Roxane. He finds a hunk to be his proxy but things don't go smoothly. The basis of many stage and screen adaptations including the 1987 Steve Martin film Roxanne.
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
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Details
- Bookseller
- Burnside Rare Books, ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 140943914
- Title
- Cyrano de Bergerac
- Author
- Rostand, Edmond
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Librairie Charpentier et Fasquelle
- Place of Publication
- Paris
- Date Published
- 1898
- Keywords
- plays, French, France, play, drama, Roxanne, Steve Martin, nose
Terms of Sale
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
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About the Seller
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
About Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
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