Phantom of the Opera (Wordsworth Classics) - Softcover

Gaston Leroux

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1840228539 ISBN 13: 9781840228533

Publisher: Wordsworth Editions, 2025

Synopsis

The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux ‘… the shadow turned round; and I saw a terrible death’s-head, which darted a look at me from a pair of scorching eyes. I felt as if I were face to face with Satan…’ Erik, the Phantom of the Paris Opera House, is one of the great icons of horror literature. This tormented and disfigured creature has made his home in the labyrinthine cellars of this opulent building where he can indulge in his great passion for music, which is a substitute for the love and emotion denied him because of his ghastly appearance. It is in the Opera House that he encounters Christine Daaé whom he trains in secret to become a great singer. Erik’s passionate obsession with a beautiful woman beyond his reach is doomed and leads to the dramatic tragic finale. Gaston Leroux’s novel is a marvellous blend of detective story, romance and spine-tingling terror which has fascinated readers ever since the work was first published.

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About the Author

Gaston Leroux (1868-1927) was a French writer best known for his novel The Phantom of the Opera. Born in Paris, Leroux initially worked as a critic and court reporter for the newspapers L'Écho de Paris and Le Matin. In 1918 he formed a film company called the Société des Cinéromans. After quitting journalism to focus on writing fiction, Leroux went on to publish dozens of novels. He died at his home in Nice, France.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wordsworth Editions
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1840228539
• ISBN 13: 9781840228533
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208