Cyrano de Bergerac

Edmond Rostand (1 April 1868- 2 December 1918) was a French poet and playwright. He is associated with neo-romanticism and his plays contrasted the naturalistic theater that was popular in the late 19th century.

Paris, 1640, the gifted and charismatic poet Cyrano de Bergerac finds himself deeply in love with the beautiful and intellectual Roxane. Considering himself too ugly for Roxane's affections, he helps dashing Christian to capture her heart through poetic letters, but can Cyrano find the courage to reveal his true feelings?Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colorful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers. This edition also includes theme discussions and study questions, which can be used both in the classroom and at home to further engage the reader in the story.The Classics Illustrated comic book series began in 1941 with its first issue, Alexandre Dumas's The Three Musketeers, and has since included over 200 classic tales released around the world. This new Paperback Replica edition is part of a continuing effort to make Classics Illustrated available to all, be they young readers just beginning their journeys into the great world of classic literature, or collectors who have fond memories of this much loved comic book series.