An English translation of Parsifal, the sacred festival drama by Richard Wagner vs Beggar's opera: Which Should You Read?
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An English translation of Parsifal, the sacred festival drama by Richard Wagner
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"Parsifal," holiday matinee February 22, 1940 for the benefit of Children's Health Service of the New York Diet Kitchen Association (Inc. 1873).
Beggar's opera
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The beggar's opera, John Gay. Revised version of http://ota.ox.ac.uk/id/1796 . The beggar's opera Gay, John, 1685-1732 Bear, Richard s.n. s.l. [1765]
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The verdict
- Beggar's opera is the quickest read — about 1 hours vs 5 for An English translation of Parsifal, the sacred festival drama by Richard Wagner.
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How to choose
Scores by source
| An English translation of Parsifal, the sacred festival drama by Richard Wagner | Beggar's opera | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | — | 3.4 (4258) |
| Hardcover | — | 3.0 (1) |
| Apple Books | — | 3.0 (7) |
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Reception
| An English translation of Parsifal, the sacred festival drama by Richard Wagner | Beggar's opera | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | — | 4258 |
| Editions | 143 | 109 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Want to read | — | 2938 |
| Reading it now | — | 64 |
| Written reviews | — | 243 |
| Pages | 274 | 60 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is shorter to read: An English translation of Parsifal, the sacred festival drama by Richard Wagner or Beggar's opera?
Beggar's opera is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Beggar's opera (60 pages, ≈ 1 h 07 m); An English translation of Parsifal, the sacred festival drama by Richard Wagner (274 pages, ≈ 5 h 04 m).
Which is harder to read: An English translation of Parsifal, the sacred festival drama by Richard Wagner or Beggar's opera?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — An English translation of Parsifal, the sacred festival drama by Richard Wagner: Challenging; Beggar's opera: Demanding.