ISBN: 2940000778296

'Tonight When I make my sweeping bow at heaven's gate, One thing I shall still possess, at any rate, Unscathed, something outlasting mortal flesh, And that is ... My panache.' The first … Plus…

'Tonight When I make my sweeping bow at heaven's gate, One thing I shall still possess, at any rate, Unscathed, something outlasting mortal flesh, And that is ... My panache.' The first English translation of Cyrano de Bergerac, in 1898, introduced the word panache into the English language. This single word summed up Rostand's rejection of the social realism which dominated late nineteenth-century theatre. He wrote his 'heroic comedy', unfashionably, in verse, and set it in the reign of Louis XIII and the Three Musketeers. Based on the life of a little known writer, Rostand's hero has become a figure of theatrical legend: Cyrano, with the nose of a clown and the soul of a poet, is by turns comic and sad, as reckless in love as in war, and never at a loss for words. Audiences immediately took him to their hearts, and since the triumphant opening night in December 1897 - at the height of the Dreyfus Affair - the play has never lost its appeal. The text is accompanied by notes and a full introduction which sets the play in its literary and historical context. Christopher Fry's acclaimed translation into 'chiming couplets' represents the homage of one verse dramatist to another. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. Digital Content>E-books>Theatre & Drama>Drama>Plays, B&R Samizdat Express Digital >16<

ISBN: 2940000778296

Poet and soldier, brawler and charmer, Cyrano de Bergerac is desperately in love with Roxane, the most beautiful woman in Paris. But there is one very large problem - he has a nose of stu… Plus…

Poet and soldier, brawler and charmer, Cyrano de Bergerac is desperately in love with Roxane, the most beautiful woman in Paris. But there is one very large problem - he has a nose of stupendous size and believes she will never see past it to return his feelings. So when he discovers that the handsome but tongue-tied Christian is also pining for Roxane, generous Cyrano offers to help by writing exquisite declarations of love for the young man to woo her with. Will she ever recognize who she is really falling in love with? Set during the reign of Louis XIII, Rostand's Cyrano de Bergerac (1897) was one of the great theatrical successes of its time and remains as popular today for its dramatic power and, above all, for its good-natured, passionate and swashbuckling hero.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators. Digital Content>E-books>Theatre & Drama>Drama>Plays, B&R Samizdat Express Digital >16<

ISBN: 2940000778296

Cyrano de Bergerac is a play written in 1897 by Edmond Rostand. Although there was a real Cyrano de Bergerac, the game is a fictionalization of her life that follows the broad outline of … Plus…

Cyrano de Bergerac is a play written in 1897 by Edmond Rostand. Although there was a real Cyrano de Bergerac, the game is a fictionalization of her life that follows the broad outline of it.The entire game is written in verse, rhyming twelve syllables per line, very close to the classic form of Alexandria, but the verses sometimes lacks a caesura. Hercule Cyrano de Bergerac, a cadet (noble serving as a soldier) in the French army, is a feisty, strong-willed man of many talents. Besides being a great duelist, it is a talented, joyful poet and is also proven to be a musician. However, he has a very large nose, which is the reason for its insecurity. This doubt prevents him from expressing his love for his distant cousin, the beautiful Roxane and intellectual heir, as he believes that his ugliness denies him the “dream of being loved by even an ugly woman”. Digital Content>E-books>Theatre & Drama>Drama>Plays, B&R Samizdat Express Digital >16<

ISBN: 2940000778296

Desde su estreno, en 1897 en París, el éxito de Cyrano de Bergerac no ha hecho sino crecer, y se ha convertido en una de las obras de teatro más populares de todos los tiem… Plus…

Desde su estreno, en 1897 en París, el éxito de Cyrano de Bergerac no ha hecho sino crecer, y se ha convertido en una de las obras de teatro más populares de todos los tiempos. Capaz de hacernos pasar en pocos segundos de la risa a las lágrimas, no deja a nadie indiferente. Edmond Rostand supo crear un personaje inolvidable lleno de contrastes, hábil con la espada y con la palabra, y capaz del sacrificio más grande: quedarse en la sombra mientras regala sus palabras y su ingenio a su rival, el tan apuesto como poco ingenioso Christian, que es quien consigue el amor de la bella Roxana. Aunque esta obra fue escrita originalmente en verso, esta es una adaptación en prosa, en la que se han simplificado algunos fragmentos y eliminado algunas réplicas y acotaciones, sin tocarla en nada que pueda ser considerado fundamental. Digital Content>E-books>Theatre & Drama>Drama>Plays, B&R Samizdat Express Digital >16<

ISBN: 2940000778296

Since its premier in 1897, Edmond Rostand's Cyrano de Bergerac has remained a classic of the world stage. With a heart as big as his nose, the poet-swordsman lends his words and wit to th… Plus…

Since its premier in 1897, Edmond Rostand's Cyrano de Bergerac has remained a classic of the world stage. With a heart as big as his nose, the poet-swordsman lends his words and wit to the handsome but tongue-tied Christian to win the hand of the fair Roxane. But, who does she truly love in the end? Digital Content>E-books>Theatre & Drama>Drama>Plays, B&R Samizdat Express Digital >16<