Gaston Leroux Books
Gaston Leroux (1868–1927) was a French writer and journalist best known for his detective and fantastical novels. Before turning to fiction, he worked as a court reporter and traveled extensively.
Known for: The Phantom of the Opera
Books by Gaston Leroux
The Phantom of the Opera
A classic French novel blending mystery, romance, and the supernatural, The Phantom of the Opera tells the story of a disfigured musical genius who haunts the underground passages of the Paris Opera House. First serialized in Le Gaulois between 1909 and 1910 and published in book form by Pierre Lafitte & Cie in 1910, the tale explores beauty, monstrosity, and passion through a gothic and dramatic narrative.
Read SummaryKey Insights from Gaston Leroux
The Phantom’s Shadow: Whispers in the Opera House
The story opens as I, the narrator, sift through the scattered tales and documents of the Paris Opera House. Rumors abound among its chorus girls and stagehands that the building is haunted by a specter—a ghost seen only in glimpses: a pale man in evening dress, a skull-like visage, a hollow voice s...
From The Phantom of the Opera
Christine and the Angel of Music
Among the vast company of singers and dancers shines a modest young soprano, Christine Daaé. Her rise is sudden and miraculous, as if touched by divine favor. The audience whispers about her ‘Angel of Music,’ a spirit voice that guides and perfects her singing. Christine herself believes this unseen...
From The Phantom of the Opera
About Gaston Leroux
Gaston Leroux (1868–1927) was a French writer and journalist best known for his detective and fantastical novels. Before turning to fiction, he worked as a court reporter and traveled extensively. His most famous work, The Phantom of the Opera, has inspired numerous film, stage, and musical adaptati...
Read more
Gaston Leroux (1868–1927) was a French writer and journalist best known for his detective and fantastical novels. Before turning to fiction, he worked as a court reporter and traveled extensively. His most famous work, The Phantom of the Opera, has inspired numerous film, stage, and musical adaptati...
Gaston Leroux (1868–1927) was a French writer and journalist best known for his detective and fantastical novels. Before turning to fiction, he worked as a court reporter and traveled extensively. His most famous work, The Phantom of the Opera, has inspired numerous film, stage, and musical adaptations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gaston Leroux (1868–1927) was a French writer and journalist best known for his detective and fantastical novels. Before turning to fiction, he worked as a court reporter and traveled extensively.
Read Gaston Leroux's books in 15 minutes
Get AI-powered summaries with key insights from 1 book by Gaston Leroux.