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Cyrano de Bergerac Study Guide
Cyrano de Bergerac is a witty, courageous poet and soldier whose remarkable imagination cannot hide his deepest insecurity. In love with the brilliant Roxane, he finds himself drawn into a complicated plan involving Christian, a handsome young man who struggles to express his feelings. Set among theatres, gardens and military camps, Rostand’s play blends humour, romance, adventure and thoughtful questions about appearance, loyalty and the power of words. Can true feelings be recognised when the voice behind them remains hidden?
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