{"product_id":"9780141191508-the-phantom-of-the-opera","title":"The Phantom of the Opera","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen 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 talented singer Christine Daae, appearing to her as the 'Angel of Music' - a disembodied voice, coaching her to sing as she never could before.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Phantom of the Opera \u003c\/i\u003eis 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen 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 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 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith its pervading atmosphere of menace, tinged with dark humour, \u003ci\u003eThe Phantom of the Opera \u003c\/i\u003e(1910) has inspired film, stage and literature since its publication, including Andrew Lloyd Webber's \u003ci\u003ePhantom of the Opera\u003c\/i\u003e, the most successful theatrical show of all time. 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 fascinating new introduction examines the Phantom's legacy and uncovers the real secrets hidden in the Paris Opera House.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGaston 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 \u003ci\u003eThe Mystery of the Yellow Room \u003c\/i\u003ehe launched his career as a pioneer of the French detective novel. \u003ci\u003eThe Phantom of the Opera \u003c\/i\u003e(1910) has been Leroux's best-known novel in the English-speaking world ever since the resounding success of the 1925 silent film version.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you enjoyed \u003ci\u003eThe Phantom of the Opera,\u003c\/i\u003e you might like Victor Hugo's \u003ci\u003eLes Miserables\u003c\/i\u003e, also available in Penguin Classics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56450671968630,"sku":"9780141191508","price":8.94,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_34502628.jpg?v=1760453765","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9780141191508-the-phantom-of-the-opera","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}