From Library Journal
Grade 7 Up-In this adaptation of Edmond Rostand's Cyrano de Bergerac, the St. Charles Players, utilizing background music and clear voices, successfully bring Cyrano's story to listeners. The moods of the characters are clearly portrayed through the variation of the actors' voices. Students will easily follow the tale about a man in love with an extraordinarily beautiful woman, Roxanne. Because of his appearance, Cyrano refuses to tell Roxanne of his love and, instead, helps Christian profess his feelings for her. Even after Christian dies in battle, Cyrano can't proclaim his love for Roxanne. The actors' voices are clear, the aural quality is excellent, and background sounds and music carry along the action. Students will enjoy listening to this classic story of love and loss.Shelley Chick-Gravel, Abbot Public Library, Marblehead, MA Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.


From AudioFile
The well-enunciated tones of The St. Charles Players provide clarity and excitement in stimulating radio theater style as they portray the story of Cyrano in rhyme and poetry. The production is full of life and exuberance--vendors hawking their wares as Cyrano comes on stage, voices of high-spirited children encouraging him while hecklers in the crowd boo and jeer. Male and female portrayals are easy to distinguish as Cyrano seeks the favor of his adored Roxanne. Minuet-style music provides breaks between scenes. This refreshing adaptation provides an excellent alternative to an age-old classic. G.D.W. © AudioFile 2001, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine


Language Notes
Text: English (translation)
Original Language: French


Language Notes
Text: English (translation)
Original Language: French

ANNOTATION

Burgess presents a glittering modern translation of Rostand's masterpiece--now a motion picture starring Gerard Depardieu, winner of the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

A quarrelsome, hot-tempered, and unattractive swordsman falls hopelessly in love with a beautiful woman and woos her for a handsome but slow-witted suitor. A witty and eloquent drama.

SYNOPSIS

This innovative translation brings Cyrano de Bergerac, the classic comedy in five acts, to modern actors. Cyrano, the poet, lover, and swordsman, is one of comedy￯﾿ﾽs greatest heroes, and this English version provides the inspiration to revive his character.

FROM THE CRITICS

Library Journal

Gr 7 Up-In this adaptation of Edmond Rostand's Cyrano de Bergerac, the St. Charles Players, utilizing background music and clear voices, successfully bring Cyrano's story to listeners. The moods of the characters are clearly portrayed through the variation of the actors' voices. Students will easily follow the tale about a man in love with an extraordinarily beautiful woman, Roxanne. Because of his appearance, Cyrano refuses to tell Roxanne of his love and, instead, helps Christian profess his feelings for her. Even after Christian dies in battle, Cyrano can't proclaim his love for Roxanne. The actors' voices are clear, the aural quality is excellent, and background sounds and music carry along the action. Students will enjoy listening to this classic story of love and loss.-Shelley Chick-Gravel, Abbot Public Library, Marblehead, MA Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.

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