Phantom of the Opera

Set against the backdrop of the Paris Opera, the novel weaves a tale inspired by early nineteenth-century legends. Gaston Leroux, originally a journalist, crafted this story after being influenced by the works of Arthur Conan Doyle and Edgar Allan Poe. Despite its initial lack of popularity compared to Leroux's other works, it has gained legendary status through numerous adaptations, most notably Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic Broadway musical. The narrative explores themes of love, obsession, and the haunting presence of the titular phantom.