Cyrano de Bergerac: Translated by Anthony Burgeas

With energetically witty English verse throughout, Anthony Burgess’ translation of this well-loved 19th-century French classic about the swordsman-poet with the nose too large to be taken seriously was first acclaimed in the 1985 Royal Shakespeare Company production starring Derek Jacobi, then in the revival with Antony Sher in 1997, as well as providing the subtitles for the film version with Gerard Depardieu.

Burgess presents a glittering modern translation of Rostand's masterpiece--now a motion picture starring Gerard Depardieu, winner of the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor.

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.