The greatest operas of all time #04: Populism pays off

Sammy Y (400 Books)
Sep 4, 2018 · 12 min read

Is it opera time already? Last week we pushed our way into the 19th century; this week, we’re hurtling towards its end. This week we’re reminded that, while it’s often better to be the runner-up when it comes to The X Factor or the Oscars, sometimes being #1 really, really helps. But first, to reiterate a few of my guidelines for this series:

  • This is an incredibly…

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Sammy Y (400 Books)

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