Edmond Rostand. First edition, later printing. NAP. New York: Random House, 1923. Modern Library Edition. Both unclipped dust jacket and hardcover are in Very Good+ condition. Original price $1.25 on inside flap Translated by Brian Hooker and Introduction by Clayton Hamilton. Pages have early signs of foxing. No writing or markings found in the book, 210 pp.
A timeless romantic classic from the French stage, Edmond Rostand’s Cyrano de Bergerac is beloved for its wit, bravery, and poetic heart. This Modern Library edition, first copyrighted in 1923 (most likely later publishing date though), presents the legendary tale of unrequited love and heroic wordplay in a compact, affordable format that brought great literature to the American public.
Translated by Brian Hooker — the version that has endured on both stage and screen — this edition reflects Modern Library’s mission to make the classics accessible, elegant, and enduring.
A fine shelf copy or gift for fans of stage drama, literary romance, and the golden age of publishing.
