The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux

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Author Leroux, Gaston, 1868-1927
Uniform Title Fantôme de l'Opéra. English
Title The Phantom of the Opera
Note Translation of Fantome de l'Opera.
Summary "The Phantom of the Opera" by Gaston Leroux is a fictional novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the mysterious figure known as the Opera Ghost, who haunts the Paris Opera House and exerts influence over the opera singers, particularly the talented Christine Daaé. Central to the plot are Christine, a gifted singer sheltered by the ghost’s protective presence, and Raoul, the Viscount de Chagny, who ardently loves her and becomes embroiled in the ghost's enigmatic realm. The beginning of "The Phantom of the Opera" sets up a tantalizing mystery, both through its prologue, which claims the existence of the ghost is factual, and the opening chapters that dive into the bustling environment of the opera house. As the managers are preparing for their retirement celebration, the ghost's ominous presence is felt through frightened ballet girls discussing strange happenings and a tragic death linked to the ghost, Joseph Buquet. These elements foreshadow the turmoil surrounding Christine Daaé, who after a spectacular performance, begins to withdraw from public life due to an inexplicable fear, while Raoul's affection for her fuels the narrative's tension. The stage is thus set for a Gothic tale of love, obsession, and the supernatural. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Horror tales
Subject Musical fiction
Subject Opera -- Fiction
Subject Paris (France) -- Fiction
Subject Composers -- Fiction
Subject Phantom of the Opera (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
Subject French fiction -- Translations into English
Category Text
EBook-No. 175
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 1, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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