Publisher's Synopsis
What if the greatest music you ever heard was written in blood?
First published in 1910, The Phantom of the Opera remains the definitive tale of passion turned peril. This modern translation sweeps you through mirrored ballrooms, candlelit lakes, and secret passages as gifted ingénue Christine Daaé is caught between her angelic mentor and her childhood love, Raoul. When the mask finally falls, everyone at the Opéra must choose: surrender to the Phantom's demands-or face his wrath.
What You'll Discover in This Modern Translation:
- A Love Triangle Forged in Darkness - Witness Christine's torn heart between gentle Raoul and the brilliant, tormented Phantom.
- Opulent Gothic Set Pieces - Masquerade balls, subterranean rivers, and a chandelier that crashes in a rain of fire.
- Themes of Beauty, Alienation, and Desire - Explore the cost of genius denied compassion.
- A Cornerstone of Mystery and Horror - The inspiration for countless films, stage musicals, and retellings.
- Reader-Friendly Prose - Leroux's suspense and lyricism preserved, archaic phrasing refined for today's audience.
