Interpreting Trump v Harris through Wagner’s Ring Cycle: A Study of Groping, Greed, and the Lust for Power in Opera
“America is ready for a new chapter,” declared Barack Obama to the Democratic National Convention in August, “America is ready for a better story.” Many agree, but commentators trying to explain the bewildering reversals and bizarre dynamics of this unprecedented election campaign often reach for old and familiar stories. Shakespeare has been a popular reference … Read more
