A sparkling new translation of the novel that inspired the most popular stage musical of all
time. Rumors abound that a ghost stalks the dark passages and cellars of the Paris Opera
House. No one has actually seen this Phantom but Christine Daaé a beautiful and talented
young singer has heard his voice. He is her "Angel of Music " coaching her to sing as she
never could before. When the handsome Viscount begins to court Christine the mysterious
Phantom-consumed by jealousy-rises up to seek revenge. This new translation of The Phantom of
the Opera captures the Gothic horror and tragic romance of Gaston Leroux's timeless original.
It is published with a new introduction that examines the Phantom's legacy and uncovers the
secrets of the Paris Opera. For more than sixty-five years Penguin has been the leading
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up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
