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The floating opera is a novel by John Barth, set in a surreal world where the concept of floating opera becomes a way of life. The protagonist, a composer named Mark, is driven to the island of Bimini to create a floating opera. The island is populated by the remnants of a floating opera company, and the characters navigate the challenges of maintaining their livelihood in a world where the sea is the stage.
First publish date: 1956
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: John Barth
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