Cyrano de Bergerac
About this book
Cyrano de Bergerac, verse drama in five acts by Edmond Rostand, performed in 1897 and published the following year. It was based only nominally on the 17th-century nobleman of the same name, known for his bold adventures and large nose. Set in 17th-century Paris, the action revolves around the emotional problems of the noble, swashbuckling Cyrano, who, despite his many gifts, feels that no woman can ever love him because he has an enormous nose. Secretly in love with the lovely Roxane, Cyrano agrees to help his inarticulate rival, Christian, win her heart by allowing him to present Cyrano’s love poems, speeches, and letters as his own work. Eventually Christian recognizes that Roxane loves him for Cyrano’s qualities, not his own, and he asks Cyrano to confess his identity to Roxane; Christian then goes off to a battle that proves fatal. Cyrano remains silent about his own part in Roxane’s courtship. As he is dying years later, he visits Roxane and recites one of the love letters. Roxane realizes that it is Cyrano she loves, and he dies content. (Britannica)
Reader Profile
4.1/5 · 92809 readers · 208 pages · ≈ 3 h 51 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read Cyrano de Bergerac?
About ≈ 3 h 51 m — 208 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Cyrano de Bergerac?
208 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Cyrano de Bergerac?
It sits on the Drama, Biography & Memoir, Adventure shelves.
Is Cyrano de Bergerac in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Cyrano de Bergerac?
The main characters include Cyrano de Bergerac (1619-1655), Cyrano de Bergerac (1619-1655,), Edmond Rostand (1868-1918).
Where does Cyrano de Bergerac take place?
It is set in France during 17th century.
Who wrote Cyrano de Bergerac?
Edmond Rostand.
Where can I read Cyrano de Bergerac online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library