Cyrano de Bergerac: An Heroic Comedy in Five Acts

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Cyrano de Bergerac: An Heroic Comedy in Five Acts

by Edmond Rostand

EN·~3 hours·12 chapters

Chapters

12 total

Cyrano de Bergerac: An Heroic Comedy in Five Acts

0:03

CYRANO DE BERGERAC

0:22

INTRODUCTION.

12:04

PREFACE.

10:08

"LE PANACHE."

1:06

CAST OF CHARACTERS.

1:46

ACT I. A PERFORMANCE AT THE HOTEL DE BOURGOGNE THEATRE.

48:27

ACT II. THE POET'S COOK-SHOP.

44:18

ACT III. THE KISS OF ROXANE.

41:49

ACT IV. THE CADETS OF GASCONY.

45:05
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Description

In the bustling streets of 17th‑century Paris, a flamboyant poet‑soldier named Cyrano captures attention with his razor‑sharp wit, daring duels, and a nose so prominent it becomes his signature. Proud of his intellect yet deeply insecure about his appearance, he harbors a secret love for his beautiful cousin Roxane, whose admiration he fears he can never earn. The early scenes pulse with witty repartee and vivid portraits of a world where honor and eloquence clash with personal doubt.

When the handsome but inarticulate cadet Christian arrives, he too seeks Roxane’s affection, yet lacks the words to win her heart. Recognizing a kindred spirit, Cyrano offers to lend his poetic voice to Christian’s letters, setting up a daring partnership that blurs the line between heroism and vulnerability. The play unfolds as an uplifting mix of romance, comedy, and swash‑buckling adventure, celebrating the courage to love and the power of language to shape destiny.

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Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (223K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Veronika Redfern and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

Jan 30, 2013

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Edmond Rostand

Edmond Rostand

1868–1918

A master of wit, romance, and theatrical flair, this French playwright is best remembered for giving the world Cyrano de Bergerac. His verse dramas brought a bold, emotional style back to the stage at a time when French theater was moving in other directions.

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