The Story of Cyrano De Bergerac (Save the Story)

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Frances best tale of love and panache retold for children Cyrano de Bergerac is in possession of a cadet-position in the French Army a poets 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 ... Dave Eggers says of the series: "I couldnt be prouder to be a part of it. Ever since Alessandro conceived this idea I thought it was brilliant. The editions that theyve complied have been lushly illustrated and elegantly designed."