Drama, Continental European

Cyrano de Bergerac: An Heroic Comedy in Five Acts

Name: Cyrano de Bergerac: An Heroic Comedy in Five Acts
Author: Edmond Rostand
ISBN: 9780553213607

by Edmond Rostand, Brian Hooker (Translator), Walter Hampden

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Synopsis

This innovative translation brings Cyrano de Bergerac, the classic comedy in five acts, to modern actors. Cyrano, the poet, lover, and swordsman, is one of comedy s greatest heroes, and this English version provides the inspiration to revive his character.

About the Author, Edmond Rostand

Nicholas Cronk is a Fellow and Tutor in French at St Edmund Hall, Oxford. Christopher Fry is a verse playwright. He is the author of many well-known plays including The Lady's not for Burning.