Beggar's opera vs Richard Wagner über Tristan und Isolde: 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]
Richard Wagner über Tristan und Isolde
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This libretto contains the original German text and an English translation of the opera by Richard Wagner. It tells the story of a princess who is forced into an arranged marriage with a king, but has fallen in love…
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The verdict
- Very close on paper — pick by the themes that pull you more.
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How to choose
Scores by source
| Beggar's opera | Richard Wagner über Tristan und Isolde | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.4 (4258) | — |
| Hardcover | 3.0 (1) | — |
| Apple Books | 3.0 (7) | — |
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Reception
| Beggar's opera | Richard Wagner über Tristan und Isolde | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 4258 | — |
| Editions | 109 | 165 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | — |
| Want to read | 2938 | — |
| Reading it now | 64 | — |
| Written reviews | 243 | — |
| Pages | 60 | 87 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is shorter to read: Beggar's opera or Richard Wagner über Tristan und Isolde?
Beggar's opera is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Beggar's opera (60 pages, ≈ 1 h 07 m); Richard Wagner über Tristan und Isolde (87 pages, ≈ 1 h 37 m).
Which is harder to read: Beggar's opera or Richard Wagner über Tristan und Isolde?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Beggar's opera: Demanding; Richard Wagner über Tristan und Isolde: Challenging.