The Opera House
Peter FitzSimons
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The Opera House
Published
3 November 2022
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group Limited
Pages
448
ISBN-13
9781472131379
ISBN-10
1472131371
Description
On a sacred site on the land of the Gadigal people, Tubowgule, a place of gathering and storytelling for over 60,000 years, now sits the Sydney Opera House. It is a breathtaking building recognised around the world as a symbol of modern Australia. Along with the Taj Mahal and other World Heritage sites, it is celebrated for its architectural grandeur and the daring and innovation of its design. But this stunning house on what is now called Bennelong Point also holds many sorrows, secrets and scandals. In this fascinating and impeccably researched biography, Peter FitzSimons exposes these secrets, marvels at how this magnificent building came to be, details its enthralling history and reveals the dramatic stories about the people whose lives were affected, both negatively and positively, by its presence. Ambition, dispossession, betrayal, professional rivalry, sexual intrigue, murder, bullying and breakdowns are woven into the creation of this masterpiece of human ingenuity. The Opera House shares the extraordinary stories connected to this building that are as mesmerising as the light catching on its white sails.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Opera House?
This edition of The Opera House has approximately 448 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Opera House?
For most readers, The Opera House typically takes between 9h 20m and 6h 13m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 112,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 28m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 15 days • Estimated word count: 112,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Opera House?
The estimated word count for The Opera House is approximately 112,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Opera House?
The Opera House was written by Peter FitzSimons.
When was The Opera House published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 3 November 2022. The original work may have been published on a different date.