The Italian Opera, formerly a forum for radical demonstrations, was now deserted; the Russian Opera, timidly asserting the rights of its great composers, was frequented by a few enthusiasts only.
Kropotkin observes the decline of radical expression in the arts, particularly in opera, reflecting broader societal changes.
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