Cyrano de Bergerac
by Rostand, Edmond (1868 - 1918)
- Used
- Fine
- first
- Condition
- Fine
- Seller
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Middletown, New York, United States
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About This Item
Cyrano has been performed all over the world and has seen many cinematic adaptations, including the 1950 production starring Jose Ferrer, winner of the 1950 Oscar for the Best Actor.
The binder's mark indicates that this copy prepared in London specifically for the library of L. S. Monatagu (Louis Samuel, 2nd Baron Sawythling: 1869-1927), a prominent member of the British Jewish community, a financier, and political activist.
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
- Rob Zanger Rare Books LLC (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 570
- Title
- Cyrano de Bergerac
- Author
- Rostand, Edmond (1868 - 1918)
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Librairie Charpentier et Fasquelle
- Place of Publication
- Paris
- Date Published
- 1898
Terms of Sale
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Rob Zanger Rare Books LLC
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