Gaston Leroux's The Phantom of the Opera is a Gothic mystery of theatrical illusion, erotic obsession, and urban modernity set within the labyrinthine Paris Opéra. Framed as an investigative reconstruction, the novel blends sensational journalism, detective fiction, melodrama, and fin-de-siècle romance. Its masked "phantom," Erik, is both monster and tragic artist, haunting the opera house's cellars while shaping the destiny of the young soprano Christine Daaé and her aristocratic suitor, Raoul. Leroux, a French journalist, court reporter, and prolific novelist, brought to the book a reporter's appetite for documents, eyewitness testimony, architecture, and scandal. His familiarity with crime reporting and public spectacle helped him transform the real Palais Garnier—with its hidden machinery, underground lake, and social rituals—into a symbolic theatre of secrecy, class anxiety, and aesthetic power. This novel is recommended to readers interested in Gothic literature, early detective narrative, and the enduring myth of the outsider-genius. Beneath its suspense and romance lies a searching meditation on beauty, deformity, performance, and the human longing to be loved without disguise.
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Gaston Leroux's 'The Phantom of the Opera' is a masterful work that weaves elements of Gothic horror and romance, set against the backdrop of the opulent Palais Garnier in Paris. Through its vivid prose and intricate plot, the novel explores themes of unrequited love, obsession, and the duality of beauty and horror as it delves into the life of a young soprano, Christine Daaé, and her mysterious admirer, the Phantom. Leroux's deft narrative style employs both a first-person and third-person perspective, providing a unique insight into the characters' psyches and establishing a haunting atmosphere that has captivated readers since its publication in 1910. Leroux, a French journalist and novelist, drew on his own experiences and fascination with the theatrical world to craft this enduring tale. His background in investigative journalism allowed him to blend fact and fiction, resulting in a story rich with vivid detail and historical context. Notably, Leroux's interest in the supernatural and the macabre is evident, as he experiments with the boundaries of love and monstrosity, reflecting the societal anxieties of his time regarding identity and the arts. 'The Phantom of the Opera' is essential reading for those who appreciate the intersection of romance and horror in literature. Leroux's ability to evoke empathy for both the tragic Phantom and the spirited Christine invites readers to confront their own perceptions of beauty and love. This classic novel remains timeless, continuously inspiring adaptations in various media, thereby cementing its status as a cornerstone of Gothic literature. 144 pp. Englisch. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9788028333034
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -Gaston Leroux's The Phantom of the Opera is a Gothic mystery of theatrical illusion, erotic obsession, and urban modernity set within the labyrinthine Paris Opéra. Framed as an investigative reconstruction, the novel blends sensational journalism, detective fiction, melodrama, and fin-de-siècle romance. Its masked 'phantom,' Erik, is both monster and tragic artist, haunting the opera house's cellars while shaping the destiny of the young soprano Christine Daaé and her aristocratic suitor, Raoul. Leroux, a French journalist, court reporter, and prolific novelist, brought to the book a reporter's appetite for documents, eyewitness testimony, architecture, and scandal. His familiarity with crime reporting and public spectacle helped him transform the real Palais Garnier-with its hidden machinery, underground lake, and social rituals-into a symbolic theatre of secrecy, class anxiety, and aesthetic power. This novel is recommended to readers interested in Gothic literature, early detective narrative, and the enduring myth of the outsider-genius. Beneath its suspense and romance lies a searching meditation on beauty, deformity, performance, and the human longing to be loved without disguise. 144 pp. Englisch. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9788028333034
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Gaston Leroux's 'The Phantom of the Opera' is a masterful work that weaves elements of Gothic horror and romance, set against the backdrop of the opulent Palais Garnier in Paris. Through its vivid prose and intricate plot, the novel explores themes of unrequited love, obsession, and the duality of beauty and horror as it delves into the life of a young soprano, Christine Daaé, and her mysterious admirer, the Phantom. Leroux's deft narrative style employs both a first-person and third-person perspective, providing a unique insight into the characters' psyches and establishing a haunting atmosphere that has captivated readers since its publication in 1910. Leroux, a French journalist and novelist, drew on his own experiences and fascination with the theatrical world to craft this enduring tale. His background in investigative journalism allowed him to blend fact and fiction, resulting in a story rich with vivid detail and historical context. Notably, Leroux's interest in the supernatural and the macabre is evident, as he experiments with the boundaries of love and monstrosity, reflecting the societal anxieties of his time regarding identity and the arts. 'The Phantom of the Opera' is essential reading for those who appreciate the intersection of romance and horror in literature. Leroux's ability to evoke empathy for both the tragic Phantom and the spirited Christine invites readers to confront their own perceptions of beauty and love. This classic novel remains timeless, continuously inspiring adaptations in various media, thereby cementing its status as a cornerstone of Gothic literature. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9788028333034
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. The Phantom of the Opera | A Parisian Gothic Mystery of Masked Genius, Obsessive Romance, and Haunted Belle Époque Theater | Gaston Leroux | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2023 | Sharp Ink | EAN 9788028333034 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Copycat s.r.o., 22, Holesovice, Schnirchova 662, 170 00 PRAGUE, TSCHECHIEN, kristoferpaetau[at]gmail[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 128160528
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