The play follows the life of Cyrano de Bergerac, a French poet and solider in the 17th century. Cyrano is in love with the beautiful Roxane, but he believes that she will never love him because he is not handsome. Cyrano helps his friend Christian, who is also in love with Roxane, by writing love letters to her on his behalf. However, Cyrano’s feelings for Roxane eventually become too strong, and he confesses his love for her. Roxane is initially shocked, but she comes to realize that she loves Cyrano for his inner beauty, not his looks. The play ends tragically, with Cyrano dying in Roxane’s arms.