/b, b/This scholarly work offers a detailed comparison of the historical figure of Cyrano de Bergerac, the 17th-century French author and duelist, with the dramatic portrayal of the same character in Edmond Rostand's famous play. Drawing on primary sources and contemporary accounts, the author provides a fascinating insight into the life and times of one of the most intriguing and colorful figures in French literature and history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.