Cyrano de Bergerac, written by Edmond Rostand in 1897, is a celebrated French play in verse. It tells the story of Cyrano, a brilliant swordsman and poet cursed with an enormous nose that fills him with shame. Deeply in love with the beautiful Roxane, he believes his appearance makes him unworthy of her. When Roxane falls for the handsome but inarticulate Christian, Cyrano secretly writes passionate love letters on Christian's behalf, uniting his eloquence with Christian's looks. A timeless tale of unrequited love, inner beauty, and self-sacrifice, the play celebrates the spirit of "panache" and remains Rostand's masterpiece.
