Beggar's opera vs Der Ritt der Walkuren: Which Should You Read?
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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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Der Ritt der Walkuren
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A landmark in the history of opera, Die Walküre is the most popular and most frequently performed opera among those that make up the Ring Cycle. It contains some of Wagner's best-known and memorable music and stands…
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The verdict
- Very close on paper — pick by the themes that pull you more.
Scores by source
| Beggar's opera | Der Ritt der Walkuren | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.4 (4258) | — |
| Hardcover | 3.0 (1) | — |
| Apple Books | 3.0 (7) | — |
Reception
| Beggar's opera | Der Ritt der Walkuren | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 4258 | — |
| Editions | 109 | 328 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | — |
| Want to read | 2938 | — |
| Reading it now | 64 | — |
| Written reviews | 243 | — |
| Pages | 60 | 79 |
Questions readers ask
Which is shorter to read: Beggar's opera or Der Ritt der Walkuren?
Beggar's opera is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Beggar's opera (60 pages, ≈ 1 h 07 m); Der Ritt der Walkuren (79 pages, ≈ 1 h 28 m).
Which is harder to read: Beggar's opera or Der Ritt der Walkuren?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Beggar's opera: Demanding; Der Ritt der Walkuren: Challenging.