"The Phantom of the Opera" by Gaston Leroux - Bookworm History

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  • @bartjuhh12
    @bartjuhh12 5 років тому +45

    Videos like this are what UA-cam should be all about. Thanks!

    • @BookwormHistory
      @BookwormHistory  5 років тому

      That's so nice of you to say, thank you!

    • @entertainment_studios-c2g
      @entertainment_studios-c2g 11 місяців тому

      @@BookwormHistoryHey Like the song when you use the song but what’s it called?

  • @paigespages9255
    @paigespages9255 9 років тому +58

    The Persian is such a great character in the book. I wish Weber had included him in the musical. It was neat to learn about some of the other historical elements based in fact that made it into the book. I knew about the lake thing and the chandelier thing but the whole time capsule recording deal was new and delightfully shiver provoking. Great video.

    • @BookwormHistory
      @BookwormHistory  9 років тому +7

      +Paiges & Pages He is such an awesome character! He was my favorite in the novel, I was really disappointed to learn he wasn't in the musical at all (I learned the music by itself first, then read the book, then actually learned about the show). Thanks for watching, I'm glad you liked it!

    • @lilyvalley5389
      @lilyvalley5389 4 роки тому

      Stuff I did not know about, but just the story name that is it. I am only here because of a film the singer that played on Broadway & Cats & film actress from Europe that sung the ending credits song of the 2 part mini series that aired 2 yrs after it did in Europe. here is 1st paragraphs of wiki info of the film if you want to find it it is on here, plus the film 1 part posted by L Hernandez Jesus & part 2 Viewer or whatever it was. Andrew Loyd is best ofc. Is only one I know about though.
      Dark Kingdom: The Dragon King (also known, in different cuts, formats and markets, as Ring of the Nibelungs, Die Nibelungen, Curse of the Ring and Sword of Xanten) is a 2004 German television film directed by Uli Edel and starring Benno Fürmann, Alicia Witt, Kristanna Loken and Max von Sydow. The film is based on the Norse mythology story Völsungasaga and the German epic poem Nibelungenlied, which tells the mythological story of Siegfried the Dragon-Slayer. Richard Wagner's music dramas Siegfried and Götterdämmerung are based on the same material. Dark Kingdom: The Dragon King was written by the husband and wife team of Diane Duane and Peter Morwood and is a Tandem Communications production. It was filmed entirely in South Africa. The writing became real. Bad luck place. Too much evil ground maybe. Ghost, deaths, etc. I believe it.

  • @raylyttle2952
    @raylyttle2952 7 років тому +51

    This definitely helped me understand the story, and why it is so well loved, more thouroghly. Thank you, merci.

    • @BookwormHistory
      @BookwormHistory  7 років тому +1

      +Hannah Lyttle I'm so glad you liked it, thanks for watching!

  • @isobelduncan
    @isobelduncan 7 років тому +34

    It's speculated that Christine was based on the real life soprano, Christine Nilsson, due to their similar backgrounds. But it's never been confirmed.

  • @ilpezkato
    @ilpezkato 6 років тому +14

    These origin stories are just as interesting as the novel itself.
    Great stuff as usual.
    Thank you!!

  • @stews9
    @stews9 Рік тому +1

    Superb commentary, very well done and enjoyable. Bravo.

  • @donnaecroyd2473
    @donnaecroyd2473 4 роки тому +5

    Great video . I'm reading this book at the moment . I'm going to use it in my sons homeschooling English literature. I wish we read this in school . I'm 43 now and wish I'd read it earlier.

  • @yoshitasood8729
    @yoshitasood8729 3 роки тому +3

    This was v insightful, thank you so much! Definitely added to my experience of reading the book

  • @vittoriahawksworth8117
    @vittoriahawksworth8117 4 роки тому +5

    I have just found this by chance and I am fascinated and very interested! Thank you very much for sharing your research!

  • @JC_Hope
    @JC_Hope 5 років тому +4

    A fun and informative video to watch! I like the sophistication in your voice. Well done!

  • @MrMusicLover0812
    @MrMusicLover0812 7 років тому +17

    Fantastic!! Really well done. Thank you! I'm reading this right now. I have only seen the musical adaptation so it is so interesting finally reading the novel.
    Ever considered publishing your videos as podcasts also? I would love that!

  • @CravingBooks27
    @CravingBooks27 9 років тому +5

    Fantastic, as always. You create great conversations on each of the books you talk about and it's like reading an Introduction, but much, much better.

    • @BookwormHistory
      @BookwormHistory  9 років тому

      +CravingBooks Thanks so much! Truth be told, a bunch of these got their start because of something in an intro that sparked my curiosity and curiosity led to questions which led to research which leads to more questions and the whole thing just kind of snowballs after a while!

  • @anushkasrivastava7342
    @anushkasrivastava7342 4 роки тому +1

    this is such an amazing video! you really pulled me into the history of the book.

  • @KnowledgelostOrgOnline
    @KnowledgelostOrgOnline 9 років тому +4

    loving how many videos you have released recently, hope you can keep up momentum (maybe not this frequently, but frequently). I really need to read this book.

    • @BookwormHistory
      @BookwormHistory  9 років тому +1

      +Knowledge Lost Thanks! I'm hoping I can keep the momentum going, although yeah, probably not at quite the breakneck pace as the last two weeks (work's been slow lol). "Phantom" is definitely worth checking out. It has its flaws, to be sure, but overall is a solid read.

    • @KnowledgelostOrgOnline
      @KnowledgelostOrgOnline 9 років тому +1

      I don't think you can keep up that momentum, especially with all the research you put into the books.

    • @BookwormHistory
      @BookwormHistory  9 років тому +2

      +Knowledge Lost Yeah, definitely not with the main episodes, they take quite a bit of work to put together. But I've got some ideas for other stuff that I can work on to bridge the gaps between the bigger projects. So we'll see how it goes!

    • @KnowledgelostOrgOnline
      @KnowledgelostOrgOnline 9 років тому +1

      look forward to it

  • @soulpatch59
    @soulpatch59 8 років тому +16

    Thanks for this; I actually learned something new about Phantom--which doesn't happen often! This is my first experience of your series; I plan on devouring the rest. Finally, I love the ALW production also, but there is no Erik to compare to the Erik of the novel.

    • @BookwormHistory
      @BookwormHistory  8 років тому +1

      +soulpatch59 Thanks so much, I'm glad you liked it!

  • @Phantomstories1831
    @Phantomstories1831 4 місяці тому

    I am obsessed over Phantom of the opera thanks cutie for this video

  • @wacky_writersworld9968
    @wacky_writersworld9968 7 років тому +7

    I've learned so much.

    • @BookwormHistory
      @BookwormHistory  7 років тому

      +Spring & Winter's World I'm glad! Thanks for watching!

    • @ugahur
      @ugahur 7 років тому

      great! me too, thanks for sharing!

  • @floridastanleysmiles339
    @floridastanleysmiles339 2 роки тому +2

    Idk if it was my book's edition on something, but when Raoul and the Persian were heading down to the basement they came across a Figure. My book then added a note, saying that Leroux wrote that the figure was worse than the authority, but he could not disclose it's identity and we would have to guess. Does anyone have any ideas?

  • @abbyollila4610
    @abbyollila4610 8 років тому +3

    this is fascinating!

  • @kitkat9032
    @kitkat9032 5 років тому +3

    Well this just crushed my hopes and dreams, I guess it was a bit naive to believe it was real. I absolutely loved this story, it's a dream of mine to visit the opera house one day.

    • @juliorobinson5386
      @juliorobinson5386 3 роки тому +1

      It wasn’t real all the way but I wouldn’t let it crush your dreams. A lot of sources say there’s some truth to the stories and what he based it on was stuff he saw around him so as bookworm I wouldn’t be discouraged unless you’re looking specifically for a nonfiction

  • @Selenas627
    @Selenas627 4 роки тому +5

    The real events sounds so much more like real life... unglamorous and untheatrical but still melodramatic. Thanks for the history nonetheless!

  • @eleanorc5848
    @eleanorc5848 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you I sincerely appreciated this commentary..I have read thel novel.

  • @Thumper17
    @Thumper17 7 років тому +4

    Im trying to find info on the real life inspiration for the Persian, cant really find anything and the pronounciation doesnt help with spelling. What exactly was the guys name?

  • @galaxiaspace4472
    @galaxiaspace4472 6 років тому +3

    Wonderful video

  • @Jay123hollis
    @Jay123hollis 4 роки тому +1

    I love the Phantom of the opera I am a huge fan I have read the book and seen the movie.

  • @suiyeethepinkunicorn7780
    @suiyeethepinkunicorn7780 2 роки тому +1

    Not only that we also got a good movie adaptation which is phantom of the paradise

  • @zacharyowen93
    @zacharyowen93 Рік тому +1

    I really like the name Pauline Bellini

  • @jasminnemcdonald94A
    @jasminnemcdonald94A 3 роки тому +2

    I have so many ideas of changes for Phantom of the Opera I want to share. I would like to see the Phantom with a *FULL* mask instead of a half mask in a proper film adaptation of the ALW musical. One half of his face distorted doesn't work well. And I certainly don't want to make the Phantom a sexy hunk heartthrob. Booooooo!!! He's supposed to be a monster *AND* a bad guy!! Just like in the book!!

  • @TheVileOne
    @TheVileOne 4 роки тому +2

    I liked the review

  • @Xushish
    @Xushish 3 роки тому +1

    I assume you didn’t mention Christina Nilsson. Idk I looked fast. Under the time Gaston were a reporter there were this famous Girl. There are sooooo many similar things between Nilsson and Daae.

  • @VerisimilitudeFilms1
    @VerisimilitudeFilms1 5 років тому +2

    From the horse's mouth, according to Leroux's family, whom I've remained friends with for the past six years... 75% of the story is true. Great research you did!

    • @GSRieza
      @GSRieza 4 роки тому +1

      How nice!

    • @Priyanka-vr2yi
      @Priyanka-vr2yi 4 роки тому +1

      Really? Is that true? So the phantom is real?

    • @VerisimilitudeFilms1
      @VerisimilitudeFilms1 4 роки тому +1

      @@Priyanka-vr2yi Not entirely. But a good chunk of it is/ was.

    • @Priyanka-vr2yi
      @Priyanka-vr2yi 4 роки тому +1

      @@VerisimilitudeFilms1 Do you know the details? Did they tell you?

  • @alainaheacock4561
    @alainaheacock4561 3 роки тому +1

    Yes Christine was a real person

  • @harrysam7534
    @harrysam7534 8 років тому +3

    iam going to read this

    • @BookwormHistory
      @BookwormHistory  8 років тому +1

      +Cray Z Awesome! It's definitely worth checking out, I hope you like it!

  • @juliorobinson5386
    @juliorobinson5386 3 роки тому +1

    My man at a mask masquerade you’d be a catfish to a lot of ladies I know that’s rather insulting but I’m glad to hear this review because I just purchased it from goodwill and wanted to make sure I chose right.

  • @Phantomstories1831
    @Phantomstories1831 4 місяці тому

    How come you stop doing youtube u have lots of subscribers Susan Kay novel my fave fave Phantom Robert England

  • @uriellevitt488
    @uriellevitt488 3 роки тому +1

    IAM IN