70 pages • 2 hours read
Edmond RostandCyrano de Bergerac
Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1897A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand is a tragic romance set in mid-1600s France, revolving around the eloquent yet self-conscious swordsman Cyrano, who helps the handsome but inarticulate Christian woo the beautiful Roxane by ghostwriting passionate love letters. Through a blend of humor, wit, and poetic drama, the play examines themes of unrequited love, beauty, and intellectualism.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand receives widespread acclaim for its eloquent dialogue, complex characters, and themes of love and deception. Critics praise its poetic language and Cyrano's wit, though some find the melodramatic elements over the top. Despite minor critiques, it remains a beloved classic for its timeless emotional resonance.
Who Should Read Cyrano de Bergerac?
A reader who would enjoy Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand appreciates classic literature rich in wit, romance, and heroic themes. They likely enjoy works such as Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare and The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas. These readers value eloquent dialogue, complex characters, and engaging historical settings.
RecommendedReading Age
14+yearsBook Details
Classic Fiction
Play: Drama
Play: Comedy / Satire
Emotions/Behavior: Love
Values/Ideas: Art
Values/Ideas: Beauty
Arts / Culture
Love / Sexuality
Grief / Death