{"title":"Edmond Rostand","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Edmond Rostand collection, a delightful gateway into the world of one of France's most celebrated playwrights and poets. Renowned for his distinct style within the realms of \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, Rostand set a high watermark in the world of theatre during the Belle Époque. His works continue to resonate with audiences worldwide, appealing to lovers of wit, romance, and dramatic flair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmongst the treasures in this collection is \u003cstrong\u003eCyrano de Bergerac\u003c\/strong\u003e, Rostand's most famed creation. This play weaves a tale of unrequited love, bravado, and eloquence, embodied in the character of Cyrano with his famously poetic soul and a distinctively large nose. Set against the backdrop of 17th-century France, this masterpiece explores themes of honour, beauty, and the power of words, making it a timeless piece that still captivates readers and audiences today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRostand's other works similarly blend emotion with a masterful use of language, capturing the essence of human experiences in a way that remains unique to his vision and voice. Whether you're a seasoned theatre aficionado or a new reader eager to dip a toe into the vivid tapestries of classical literature, the Edmond Rostand collection promises to enrich your appreciation of this remarkable era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into our selection to experience the charm and brilliance of Edmond Rostand, whose works are sure to leave a lasting impression.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cyrano-de-bergerac-by-edmond-rostand-9780140449686","title":"Cyrano de Bergerac","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst time in Penguin Classics for Rostand's popular comedy about the love-sick swain with an ear for a fine phrase and an extravagantly large nose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePoet and soldier, brawler and charmer, \u003cem\u003eCyrano de Bergerac\u003c\/em\u003e is desperately in love with Roxane, the most beautiful woman in Paris. But there is one very large problem — he has a nose of stupendous size and believes she will never see past it to return his feelings. So when he discovers that the handsome but tongue-tied Christian is also pining for Roxane, generous Cyrano offers to help by writing exquisite declarations of love for the young man to woo her with. Will she ever recognise who she is really falling in love with?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSet during the reign of Louis XIII, Rostand's \u003cem\u003eCyrano de Bergerac\u003c\/em\u003e (1897) was one of the great theatrical successes of its time and remains as popular today for its dramatic power and, above all, for its good-natured, passionate and swashbuckling hero.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46500323983596,"sku":"9780140449686","price":24.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27384633482237.jpg?v=1748572408"},{"product_id":"cyrano-de-bergerac-by-edmond-rostand-9781350610835","title":"Cyrano de Bergerac","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNo master to serve, no leash to bear. I walk as I please, and I speak as I dare.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePoet, soldier and philosopher. Cyrano de Bergerac burns with brilliance. He's fiercely funny and intensely romantic – but behind the veil of wit is one large problem: his nose.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHaunted by doubts and too proud to beg, he watches from the shadows as Roxane – bold, beautiful and seemingly unreachable – falls for another man, Christian. But this handsome, tongue-tied young suitor knows his only hope of charming Roxane is to seduce her with words. And only one person can help…\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDirector Simon Evans (\u003ci\u003eStaged\u003c\/i\u003e) and Debris Stevenson (\u003ci\u003ePoet in da Corner\u003c\/i\u003e) bring new life to Edmond Rostand's thrilling, lyrical tale of love and lies, longing and disguise.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis edition was published to coincide with the Royal Shakespeare Company production at the Swan Theatre in September 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47462765494508,"sku":"9781350610835","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781350610835-cyrano-de-bergerac.jpg?v=1775023125"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/edmond-rostand.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}