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The Phantom of the Opera (Paperback)
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The Phantom of the Opera (Paperback)
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The Phantom of the Opera is Gaston Leroux's exquisite blend of
Gothic horror and tragic romance, which formed the basis for a
world-renowned stage musical. This Penguin Classics edition is
translated with notes by Mireille Ribiere, and an introduction by
Jann Matlock. When the new managers of the Paris Opera House ignore
their predecessors' warnings about the hideous 'Opera ghost'
stalking the theatre, it is a fatal mistake. The Phantom haunts the
imagination of the beautiful and talented singer Christine Daae,
appearing to her as the 'Angel of Music' - a disembodied voice,
coaching her to sing as she never could before. When Christine is
courted by a handsome young Viscount, the Phantom is consumed by
jealousy and seeks revenge. And when Christine suddenly disappears
after a triumphant singing performance, it becomes clear that the
Phantom's time has come. With its pervading atmosphere of menace,
tinged with dark humour, The Phantom of the Opera (1910) has
inspired film, stage and literature since its publication,
including Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera, the most
successful theatrical show of all time. Mireille Ribiere's highly
readable and historically accurate translation captures the drive
and drama of Leroux's vivid tale, and is accompanied by extensive
notes and further reading. Jann Matlock's fascinating new
introduction examines the Phantom's legacy and uncovers the real
secrets hidden in the Paris Opera House. Gaston Leroux (1868-1927)
was born in Paris, the son of a building contractor. His first
novel was serialised in the late 1890s, and with the 1907
publication of The Mystery of the Yellow Room he launched his
career as a pioneer of the French detective novel. The Phantom of
the Opera (1910) has been Leroux's best-known novel in the
English-speaking world ever since the resounding success of the
1925 silent film version. If you enjoyed The Phantom of the Opera,
you might like Victor Hugo's Les Miserables, also available in
Penguin Classics.
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