The Story of Cyrano de Bergerac

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Cyrano de Bergerac is in possession of a cadet-position in the French Army, a poet's soul and a very, very large nose. He is also in love with Roxane, but believes himself too ugly to be loved by her in turn. When the handsome but unpoetic new cadet Christian de Neuvillette himself falls for the beautiful Roxane, he asks Cyrano to help him win her heart ...

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Full of humour and wit... exciting, absorbing and a brilliant way to introduce classic stories to a new younger audience * Junior *

Author Bio

Stefano Benni (b. Bologna, 1947) is an Italian poet, satirical writer and journalist. He has written for L'espresso, Panorama and La Repubblica, wrote early sketches for the comedian and activist Beppe Grillo, and many popular novels satirising Italian society.