Edmond Rostand published 1 novel, 2 novellas, 1 poetry collection and 4 plays, beginning with Cyrano De Bergerac (1897).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Edmond Rostand
Standalone novels in order
Four Modern Plays (1961)
Novellas in order
La Princesse Lointaine (1895)
The Fantasticks (1900)
Poetry in order
Les Romanesques (1899)
Plays in order
Cyrano De Bergerac (1897)
La Samaritaine (1897)
L'Aiglon (1900)
Chantecler (1910)
Film and TV adaptations
- Cyrano de Bergerac (1950)Film · from Cyrano De Bergerac
- Roxanne (1987)Film · from Cyrano De Bergerac
- Cyrano de Bergerac (1990)Film · from Cyrano De Bergerac
- The Truth About Cats & Dogs (1996)Film · from Cyrano De Bergerac
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About Edmond Rostand
Edmond Eugène Alexis Rostand was a French poet and dramatist. He is associated with neo-romanticism and is known best for his 1897 play Cyrano de Bergerac. Rostand's romantic plays contrasted with the naturalistic theatre popular during the late nineteenth century. Another of Rostand's works, Les Romanesques (1894), was adapted to the 1960 musical comedy The Fantasticks.
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Edmond Rostand FAQ
- How many books has Edmond Rostand written?
- Edmond Rostand published 1 novel, 2 novellas, 1 poetry collection and 4 plays that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Edmond Rostand's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Cyrano De Bergerac.
- What is Edmond Rostand's last book?
- The Fantasticks (1900).
- What is Edmond Rostand's most famous book?
- Cyrano De Bergerac (1897) is Edmond Rostand's most widely read book.
- Which Edmond Rostand books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Cyrano De Bergerac (film, 1950).
- Can I read Edmond Rostand's books for free?
- Yes. 4 books by Edmond Rostand are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.