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The Phantom of the Opera

by Lowell Bair, Gaston Leroux
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The Phantom of the Opera
The Phantom of the Opera

Dark romance and tragedy in Parisian opera house.

"The Phantom of the Opera" is a timeless classic that interweaves themes of unrequited love, obsession, and tragedy. Readers who enjoy gothic horror and dark romance will be captivated by the story of Erik, the mysterious and disfigured Phantom who falls deeply in love with the beautiful Christine. The book's unique and distinctive feature is its haunting portrayal of the Phantom, a complex anti-hero who yearns for the love and acceptance of a society that has rejected him. Overall, "The Phantom of the Opera" is a must-read for anyone who appreciates a tale of love and tragedy set against the backdrop of a Parisian opera house.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780553213768
Authors: Lowell Bair, Gaston Leroux
Publisher: Bantam Books
Date of Publication: 1990-02-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Romance, Horror, Mystery/Crime/Thriller
Related Topics: Fantasy, Classics, Mystery, Supernatural, Gothic
Goodreads rating: 3.96
(rated by 280558 readers)

Description

First published in French as a serial in 1909, The Phantom of the Opera is a riveting story that revolves around the young, Swedish Christine Daaé. Her father, a famous musician, dies, and she is raised in the Paris Opera House with his dying promise of a protective angel of music to guide her. After a time at the opera house, she begins hearing a voice, who eventually teaches her how to sing beautifully. All goes well until Christine's childhood friend Raoul comes to visit his parents, who are patrons of the opera, and he sees Christine when she begins successfully singing on the stage. The voice, who is the deformed, murderous 'ghost' of the opera house named Erik, however, grows violent in his terrible jealousy, until Christine suddenly disappears. The phantom is in love, but it can only spell disaster. Leroux's work, with characters ranging from the spoiled prima donna Carlotta to the mysterious Persian from Erik's past, has been immortalized by memorable adaptations. Despite this, it remains a remarkable piece of Gothic horror literature in and of itself, deeper and darker than any version that follows.
 

Dark romance and tragedy in Parisian opera house.

"The Phantom of the Opera" is a timeless classic that interweaves themes of unrequited love, obsession, and tragedy. Readers who enjoy gothic horror and dark romance will be captivated by the story of Erik, the mysterious and disfigured Phantom who falls deeply in love with the beautiful Christine. The book's unique and distinctive feature is its haunting portrayal of the Phantom, a complex anti-hero who yearns for the love and acceptance of a society that has rejected him. Overall, "The Phantom of the Opera" is a must-read for anyone who appreciates a tale of love and tragedy set against the backdrop of a Parisian opera house.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.