Product Description

This translation of Rostand's 19th-century play about the swordsman-poet with a nose too large to be taken seriously was first seen in the 1985 RSC production. This volume contains the full original text, slightly adapted and translated into verse by Burgess, who also writes the introduction.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #125334 in Books
• Published on: 1991-08-08
• Original language: French
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 192 pages

Customer Reviews

enjoyable translation
A very difficult play to translate in verse, but well executed nonetheless. Perhaps the pivot separating language in rhyme from faithful translation is overbalanced into the latter. I believe with more flexibility, it might be possible to maintain greater rhythm (without forcing inappropriate rhyme purely for the sake of pleasing sound repetition).

A sterling attempt and accessible even to dullards like me,

Chris