First published in 1910, the Phantomâ s obsessive and consuming love for the beautiful young chorus girl Christine has captivated readers, film goers and musical theater fanatics for over 100 years. Modern audiences are well acquainted with Gaston Lerouxâ s infamous Phantom of the Opera, the tale of Erik, a horrifically disfigured man who lives in the underground beneath the Paris Opera House, where his creative genius mingles â " and festers â " with madness. An exceptional rarity of this cornerstone work. The dust jacket design with the Phantom on the stairwell and not the bell tower on the front panel one of only three total examples of the book known to have retained its dust jacket. Near fine in the rare original dust jacket.
Illustrated by Andre Castaigne with one single-page and four double-page inserted plates with color illustrations. Octavo, original cloth, publishers tissue guard. His confrontation with his brother Philippe about marrying Christine, who is not of noble birth and is merely a singer, also reveals that he cares less about social decorum than following his heart.First edition with the printer's imprint "Press of Braunworth & Co. He does not hesitate to put his life at risk for her, thus demonstrating his courage as much as his capacity to put her well-being before his own. However, Raoul reveals his nobility of spirit and his devotion to Christine on various occasions.
His insecurity can make him behave in insensitive ways, as his focus on his rivalry with Erik keeps him from trusting in Christine’s sincerity. These conflicting emotions reveal his passionate yet fickle personality, as well as his inexperience with relationships-since, as the narrator notes, his upbringing among women caretakers has maintained a child-like attitude in him. Overwhelmed by his feelings of love for Christine, Viscount Raoul is well-intentioned, but often alternates between states of wild love, despair, and anger.
A member of one of the noblest families in France, Raoul is a surprisingly innocent and passionate young man, willing to prioritize his emotions over his social duties. Christine’s love interest and Erik’s rival.
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