Season 2 Episode 23

"The Phantom of the Opera" is a Gothic novel written by French author Gaston Leroux. First published in 1910, the story has captivated readers worldwide with its blend of romance, mystery, and suspense. It tells the tale of a disfigured musical genius who haunts the Paris Opera House.

The novel centers around Christine Daaé, a young and talented singer who becomes the object of the Phantom's obsession. As Christine rises to fame, she attracts the attention of both the handsome Viscount Raoul de Chagny and the enigmatic Phantom. Torn between the two men, Christine finds herself drawn to the Phantom's musical talents and mysterious allure.

As the Phantom's actions grow more desperate and dangerous, the story delves into themes of love, passion, and the destructive power of obsession. The catacombs beneath the Opera House become the setting for a dramatic confrontation, where secrets are revealed, and lives hang in the balance.

"The Phantom of the Opera" has been widely adapted in various forms, including stage musicals, films, and radio productions.

The "Lux Radio Theater" was a popular radio series that aired from 1934 to 1955. It featured adaptations of famous films and literary works.

Books in Sound is a free podcast series that presents a collection of hundreds of the world’s greatest books through the magic of the performing arts.

Different from audiobooks: Instead of having a single narrator read an audiobook, these performances have a full cast of actors, suitable background music, and special effects that help define the drama.

Most presentations are from old time radio theater broadcasts that have been remastered to remove most of the hissing, clicking and volume fluctuations. Many of the presentations are from the 1930's and 1940's, so a significant amount of work went into the remastering process.

Most presentations are about one hour, some are multiple hours, and some are abbreviated presentation that last about half an hour, making this series wonderful for bedtime stories, self-improvement by learning about literature, or simply as a very imaginative form of entertainment.

The episodes are not sequential, but we do recommend listening to the complete collection starting with the first episode so that you can grow and benefit from the wide assortment of styles and content.

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