The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux
The Original Classic Novel
The book tells the story of a beautiful soprano at the Paris Opera House named Christine Daaé who becomes the obsession of a mysterious, disfigured musical genius living in the subterranean labyrinth beneath the opera house. Known as the Phantom, he terrorizes the opera company to compel them to keep giving roles to Christine, whom he tutors in secret. The tale unfolds with love, jealousy, and violence, culminating in a dramatic conclusion.
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- Published
- 1909
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 160-270
- Original Language
- French
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- Alternate Titles
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- Das Phantom der Oper
- El Fantasma de la Ópera
- Fantom opery
- Fantomen på Operan
- Het Spook van de Opera
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