Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand
$20.00
- Printed Pre-2005
- Fully bound in genuine leather
- 22kt gold deeply inlaid on the “hubbed” spine
- Superbly printed on acid-neutral paper
- Sewn pages
- Satin-ribbon page marker
- Gilded page ends
- Bound in the USA. Imported materials.
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This Easton Press edition presents Edmond Rostand’s Cyrano de Bergerac, the 1897 verse drama that became one of France’s most beloved theatrical works. Written in rhyming alexandrine couplets, the play follows the real historical figure Cyrano—reimagined as a brilliant poet, swordsman, and wit cursed with an enormous nose that makes him believe himself unlovable.
Cyrano loves his cousin Roxane but considers himself too ugly to declare his feelings. When Roxane falls for Christian de Neuvillette, a handsome but inarticulate cadet in Cyrano’s regiment, Cyrano agrees to provide the words Christian lacks. He writes passionate love letters and whispers poetry from the shadows while Christian speaks to Roxane, creating a composite lover combining physical beauty with eloquent soul.
The deception continues through years of war. Christian dies in battle, and Cyrano maintains the secret for fifteen years while visiting Roxane weekly at the convent where she mourns Christian. Only on his deathbed does Cyrano reveal the truth—that the words Roxane treasured were his own.
Rostand crafted a work balancing wit, romance, and tragedy. Cyrano embodies the gascon spirit—proud, defiant, poetic—while examining themes of inner versus outer beauty, the power of language, and unrequited love’s nobility. The play’s panache, memorable speeches (particularly the “nose speech”), and emotional power have ensured its enduring popularity across languages and cultures.
About This Edition
This edition is published by Easton Press.
- CRISP, like new. Only recently unsealed to check condition.
- Printed Pre-2005
- Fully bound in genuine leather
- 22kt gold deeply inlaid on the “hubbed” spine
- Superbly printed on acid-neutral paper
- Sewn pages
- Satin-ribbon page marker
- Gilded page ends
- Bound in the USA. Imported materials.
About Easton Press
The Easton Press is a luxury book publisher specializing in leather-bound collector’s editions of classic and notable works. Founded in 1973, they’re known for their premium subscription series like “The 100 Greatest Books Ever Written,” which delivers beautifully crafted volumes with genuine leather bindings, gilt edges, silk ribbon bookmarks, and high-quality paper. These books would be sent to subscribers by monthly subscription. Easton Press books are designed as heirloom-quality editions that appeal to serious collectors and bibliophiles who value both literary content and exceptional craftsmanship. Retail prices for books from this publisher start at $90.