| − | '''The Phantom of the Opera''' is a 1909 novel by [[French]] [[writer]] [[Gaston Leroux]]. It is the story of a tragic love triangle between a young singer, her childhood friend and a mysterious and disfigured stranger who haunts the opera house in which the story is set. It is probably best known for [[Andrew Lloyd Webber]]'s 1986 musical adaptation, which has become the longest running musical in history. There have also been numerous film and television versions. | + | '''The Phantom of the Opera''' is a 1909 novel by [[France|French]] [[writer]] [[Gaston Leroux]]. It is the story of a tragic love triangle between a young singer, her childhood friend and a mysterious and disfigured stranger who haunts the opera house in which the story is set. It is probably best known for [[Andrew Lloyd Webber]]'s 1986 musical adaptation, which has become the longest running musical in history. There have also been numerous film and television versions. |