Cyrano De Bergerac (Classics Illustrated, #10)
Peter David
This adaptation by celebrated graphic novelist Kyle Baker and writer Peter David presents the tragedy and romance of Rostand's 17th century romance story. Cyrano de Bergerac yearns to confess his love to his cousin Roxanne; he is a talented poet and musician who should have no trouble doing so. Yet his large nose has convinced him that no woman would ever be interested in him. When Cyrano finds that Roxanne is enamored with the handsome Christian de Neuvillette, he offers to use his poetic prowess to help Christian win Roxanne's heart. As the three's lives intertwine throughout the years, Rostand spins a tale of romance and heartbreak that is wonderfully captured by Peter David and Kyle Baker.
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A gorgeously rendered version of my favorite play. The art is dramatic and expressive and witty, the adaptation & translation are elegant and faithful. Needless to say, the story itself, Rostand's classic, is timeless. This was one of my favorites as a wee little one, and it still is - as evidenced by the tattered remnants of the original edition I flipped throughso, so many times. (If anyone wants to buy me a slightly less disintegrating copy for reading, while I keep these barely-intact pages on a shelf somewhere, feel free.)
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