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The Phantom of the Opera

Gaston Leroux
fr. Le Fantôme de l'Opéra · 1910
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Style and Technique

Style and Technique

The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux is a novel crafted in the genre of a mystical detective story with elements of romance and thriller. The author employs an engaging and detailed narrative to immerse the reader in the atmosphere of the Paris Opera House at the end of the 19th century. Leroux masterfully combines descriptions of the opera house's architectural features, its hidden corners, and labyrinths with musical themes. The novel exhibits traits of a gothic romance: a mysterious castle (the opera house), a curse, mystical events, and an atmosphere of horror. Literary devices such as first-person narration from the storyteller's perspective and the use of letters, documents, and newspaper clippings make the story captivating and lend it authenticity. Structurally, the work is divided into chapters that develop the plot, dynamically alternating between descriptions and dialogues, maintaining the reader's interest throughout.

The Phantom of the Opera
Date of publication: 14 May 2024
Updated: 7 July 2024
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Author: 
Gaston Leroux
Original title: fr. Le Fantôme de l'Opéra · 1910
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