The Phantom of the Opera

The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux


ISBN
9780141191508
Published
Released
01 / 06 / 2012
Binding
Paperback
Pages
368
Dimensions
129 x 198 x 21mm

They sensed his presence without seeing him! They heard him breathe - so close, so very close . . . '

Rumours that a ghost stalks the dark passages and cellars of the Paris Opera House, wreaking havoc, have long been rife among staff and performers. This Phantom also haunts the imagination of the beautiful and talented singer Christine Daaé, 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 mysterious spectre, who resides in the murky depths of the building, is consumed by jealousy and seeks revenge.

With its pervading atmosphere of menace, tinged with dark humour, The Phantom of the Opera (1910) offers a unique mix of Gothic horror and tragic romance that has inspired film, stage and literature since its publication.
Mireille Ribière'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 introduction discusses the Phantom's legacy and the history of the Paris Opera House.

Translated with notes by Mireille Ribière
With an introduction by Jann Matlock
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