Description
In the labyrinthine depths of the Paris Opera House lurks a mysterious entity known only as the Phantom, a disfigured musical genius who tutors a young soprano, Christine Daaé, in the art of song. As Christine's talent blossoms under his tutelage, her childhood friend Raoul reappears, igniting a dangerous jealousy in the Phantom. This tale of obsession and unrequited love plunges into the dark heart of Gothic horror, exploring themes of beauty, monstrosity, and the destructive power of passion. Gaston Leroux masterfully crafts a chilling narrative that transcends its famous adaptations, offering a deeper, more unsettling exploration of the opera's spectral inhabitant.
Available Editions
paperback
Harper Perennial
Published Jan 12, 1988
371 pages
ISBN: 9780060809249
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wretched infernal book. leroux this was a log and the book being from 1909 isn't enough of an excuse to have been written like shit.
Details
First Published
1910
Language
fra
Translation
From: fra
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux.