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The Phantom of the Opera
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'I am dying of love.'
Christine Daaé grew up in the Paris Opera, surrounded by art and music - and rumours of a mysterious, dangerous phantom haunting its darkest depths. As Christine's beautiful singing voice develops, she begins to hear the whispers of her 'Angel of Music', the Phantom, teaching her to sing ever more beautifully. But when she falls for her childhood friend, the Phantom's admiration spirals into an obsessive, violent jealousy and a tragic desire for revenge.
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The Monstrous Classics Collection (Boxed Set)
The timeless, genre-defying classics Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde & Other Stories, Dracula, Frankenstein, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow & Other Stories, The Phantom of the Opera, and The Raven & Other Writings are now available together in this bone-chilling paperback boxed set.In Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde & Other Stories, the relationship between a well-respected doctor and a violent criminal is more shocking than anyone could guess in this unholy tale of a repressed man giving himself over wholly to the worst of his vices and shame. Also, two medical students turn to grave robbing in “The Body Snatcher” and a man wishes on a cursed bottle in “The Bottle Imp.” In Dracula, young English lawyer Jonathan Harker’s trip to Romania to meet with Count Dracula sets off a chain of events that threaten the lives of his friends, including his fiancée, Mina. With the help of vampire expert Professor Van Helsing, can Jonathan, Mina, and their friends defeat their sinister foe? In Frankenstein, Victor Frankenstein is an aspiring scientist whose obsession with the idea of creating life leads him to animate a humanoid figure he crafted from corpses. Confronted with the horror of what he’s created, Frankenstein abandons his monster—who in turn vows revenge. In The Legend of Sleepy Hollow & Other Stories, schoolteacher Ichabod Crane flees from the Headless Horseman, Ichabod Crane sleeps for twenty years to wake to a changed world, and more. The titular Phantom of the Opera hides from the world while terrorizing the Paris Opera House and its star, beautiful soprano Christine Daaé, in The Phantom of the Opera. In The Raven & Other Writings, murder and grief dominate the eerie stories and poems of Edgar Allan Poe. This deliciously eerie paperback boxed set includes: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde & Other Stories Dracula Frankenstein The Legend of Sleepy Hollow & Other Stories The Phantom of the Opera The Raven & Other Writings
The Phantom of the Opera
A new generation of young readers is sure to delight in this enduring tale of love and torment by Gaston Leroux originally published in 1909—featuring a freshly reimagined cover!Filled with the spectacle of the Paris Opera House in the 19th century, this classic work of suspense remains a riveting journey into the dark regions of the human heart. The tale begins as an investigation into the strange stories of an “Opera ghost,” said to scare performers as they sit alone in their dressing rooms or walk along the building’s labyrinthine corridors. But it isn’t until the triumphant performance of beautiful soprano Christine Daaé that the Phantom begins his attacks—striking terror in the hearts of everyone in the theater.
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Phantom of the Opera
This handsome collector's edition presents Gaston Leroux's classic tale of love and obsession, The Phantom of the Opera, featuring gold cover embossing and gilded page-edges.
In Paris, terror stalks the Opera Garnier. Stories of a terrifying ghost haunting the theatre create panic amongst the musicians and audience. But the ghost is no supernatural phenomenon, but a living, deformed man, Erik, who is hopelessly in love with a promising singer: the beautiful Christine Daaé. When her childhood friend Raoul begins courting her, Erik erupts in jealousy and soon the 'ghost' becomes violent and reckless.
Combining the atmospheric character of Gothic horror with a tale of ill-fated romance, the Phantom of the Opera has been loved by readers worldwide since its first publication in 1925.
This beautiful pocket-sized gift edition contains the classic, unabridged translation by Alexander Teixera de Mattos, presented with a gold embossed cover design, ivory pages, beautifully designed endpapers and gold gilded page edges. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series, this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic literature.
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The Phantom of the Opera
Audiobook The Phantom of the Opera, written by Gaston Leroux. Step aboard for perhaps the nearest thing to a ride on a ghost train: a thrilling trip into the murky world that lies deep beneath the vast opera house in Paris, famously haunted by a mysterious phantom. Despite a series of terrifying and deadly accidents backstage, the gorgeous voice of divine young diva Christine Daaé is soaring with each performance to ever greater heights of beauty – but why?
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Fantom opery
Nové vydání klasické knihy z pomezí žánru fantastického románu a rodící se moderní detektivky. Autor vypráví romantický příběh krásné zpěvačky a jejích dvou ctitelů, z nichž jeden je tajemným fantomem opery, který čtenáře upoutá barvitým vylíčením prostředí pařížské Velké opery s jejími galapředstaveními, plesy a tajemným zákulisím.
Román Fantom opery je největším úspěchem jeho tvůrce, francouzského novináře, detektiva a romanopisce Gastona Lerouxe. Získal si oblibu milionů čtenářů po celém světě, bylo podle něj natočeno několik filmů, vznikly divadelní a televizní inscenace a také známý a úspěšný muzikál.
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The Phantom of the Opera
In 1880s Paris, the Palais Garnier Opera House is haunted by the Phantom, a disfigured musical genius named Erik. He mentors young soprano Christine Daaé, whom he loves obsessively. Christine’s childhood friend Raoul rekindles his affection for her, sparking Erik’s jealousy.Erik demands Christine star in Faust and sabotages the opera when ignored, causing chaos. He abducts Christine to his lair, revealing his deformed face. Though horrified, she shows him compassion but Erik overhears Christine and Raoul plan to escape together, fueling his rage. During a performance, Erik abducts Christine again and threatens to destroy the opera house unless she marries him.Raoul and the Persian, an opera house regular, attempt a rescue but are captured. Christine agrees to Erik’s demands to save them. Touched by her kindness, Erik frees them all, confessing he has never known love. He makes Christine promise to return his ring after his death. Heartbroken, Erik dies soon after, and Christine fulfils his wish, burying him in secrecy. She and Raoul elope, leaving the dark events of the Opera house behind them.Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader.
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Phantom of the Opera
Filled with passion, love, and suspense, The Phantom of the Opera is a thrilling classic, now beautifully bound in a faux-leather hardcover edition.Rumors abound that the Paris Opera House is haunted by a ghost. Nobody has ever seen it, but it makes itself known through malevolent acts. First published in book form in 1911, this gothic novel by Gaston Leroux has been fascinating readers for more than a century and is the inspiration for the long-running hit musical. Complete and unabridged, this newly designed edition features:An elegant faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designsIntroduction by literary critic Susan BaléeA timeline of the life of the author, Gaston LerouxHandsomely designed, this heirloom-quality classic is an ideal edition for book lovers to acquire for their home library. Join the generations of fans seduced by this enthralling story of mystery and romance.Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, these deluxe classics editions include beautifully presented works from some of the most important authors in literary history. Other Chartwell Deluxe Editions include Little Women, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe, Anne of Green Gables, The Inferno, Dracula, The Republic, The Iliad, Meditations, and Irish Fairy and Folk Tales.
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The Phantom of the Opera
New to Penguin Clothbound Classics, Gaston Leroux's classic tale of Gothic horror and tragic romance
Rumours that a ghost stalks the dark passages and cellars of the Paris Opera House, wreaking havoc, have long been rife among staff and performers. This Phantom also 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 mysterious spectre, who resides in the murky depths of the building, is consumed by jealousy and seeks revenge.
With its pervading atmosphere of menace, tinged with dark humour, The Phantom of the Opera (1910) offers a unique mix of Gothic horror and tragic romance that has inspired film, stage and literature since its publication.
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The Phantom of the Opera
The young and beautiful Christine Daae has been raised in the Paris Opera House since her father died years ago. It is well-known that the opera house is haunted, the mysterious ghost surfacing as a disembodied voice, or a gentleman in a mask. But for Christine, the phantom is her angel of music, teaching her to sing, and nurturing her innate talent until she finally takes the stage the night the lead soprano falls ill. Christine's performance is an incredible success, so much so that she catches the attention of her childhood love, Viscount Raoul. Driven mad with jealousy, the phantom becomes increasingly violent, and Viscount Raoul and Christine realize that their love may have grave and deadly consequences.
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Az Operaház Fantomja
Varga Tomi képregénye Gaston Leroux regénye alapján
A párizsi operaház kísértetének legendája és Christine Daaé, a fiatal és tehetséges énekesnő eltűnésének rejtélye 1910 óta foglalkoztatja az olvasókat világszerte. A klasszikus történet teljes terjedelmében, 120 oldalas képregény formájában elevenedik meg újra, Gaston Leroux regényének hű feldolgozásában, Varga Tomi (Háromszavas Történetek) forgatókönyvén és rajzain keresztül. A képregény 2018-ban elnyerte az ArtHungry Díjat.
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The Phantom of the Opera
\"The Phantom of the Opera\" is a timeless and captivating novel written by French author Gaston Leroux. First published in 1910, it has since become one of the most beloved and enduring works of Gothic literature. Leroux weaves a haunting tale of love, obsession, and mystery set within the grandeur of the Paris Opera House.
The novel introduces readers to the enigmatic character of Erik, a disfigured musical genius who hides in the labyrinthine catacombs beneath the opera house. As the Phantom, he exerts a mysterious and malevolent influence over the opera\'s inhabitants. The story takes an intriguing turn when the beautiful young singer, Christine Daaé, becomes the object of Erik\'s dark fascination, setting off a series of events that unravel the depths of human desire and desperation.
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A sárga szoba titka
A krimi irodalom remeke. Egy tudós lánya ellen kísérelnek meg gyilkosságot, de a tettes eltűnt a tökéletesen zárt szobából. A zseniális nyomozó végül rájön a rejtély titkára.
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The Phantom of the Opera
Filled with passion, love, and suspense, The Phantom of the Opera is a thrilling classic.
Rumors abound that the Paris Opera House is haunted by a ghost. Nobody has ever seen it, but it makes itself known through malevolent acts. First published in book form in 1911, this gothic novel by Gaston Leroux has been fascinating readers for more than a century and is the inspiration for the long-running hit musical.
This elegant, unabridged edition includes an introduction by literary critic Susan Balée and a timeline of the author’s life at the back. Join the generations of fans seduced by this enthralling story of mystery and romance.
Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, the Chartwell Classics series includes beautifully presented works and collections from some of the most important authors in literary history. Chartwell Classics are the editions of choice for the most discerning literature buffs.
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Penguin Readers Level 1: The Phantom of the Opera
Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.
Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.
The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.
The Phantom of the Opera, a Level 1 Reader, is A1 in the CEFR framework. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, introducing the past simple tense and some simple modals, adverbs and gerunds. Illustrations support the text throughout, and many titles at this level are graphic novels.
The phantom lives under the opera house in Paris, and he does bad things. He loves Christine, but she saw his face. Now she can never leave him.
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B. J. Harrison Reads The Phantom of the Opera (EN)
Poor little Christine’s father dies and she is left to be raised by a protective angel in the Paris Opera House. After some time she begins hearing a voice who teaches her how to sing. Christine grows to be a magnificent singer with a beautiful voice. One day her childhood friend visits the Opera and he falls in love with her.
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