""The Rival Operas in London, in 1852: An Art Memoir"" is a book written by Harry Gerald Spillan and published in 1852. This book is a comprehensive account of the London opera scene in 1852, focusing on the rivalry between two of the most popular opera companies of the time - the Royal Italian Opera at Covent Garden and the Royal English Opera at Drury Lane. Spillan provides a detailed analysis of the various operas performed by these companies,...