The Phantom of the Opera
by Gaston Leroux
The Phantom of the Opera (1910) was inspired by historical events that occurred in the Paris Opera during the 18th century. Le Fantôme de l'Opéra was first published as a serial in the magazine, Le Gaulois from September 1909, to January 1910. It has been adapted by Andrew Lloyd Webber into one of the longest-running and popular operas, performed throughout the world. Leroux's mysteries rival Edgar Allan Poe and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. [Illustration is the cover for the 1921 edition.]
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