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Ratings: ★★★★☆ (4.5/5)
Genre: #Biography #Music #Opera #PerformingArts

Book Review:
This is a biography of Maria Callas, considered the greatest opera singer of the 20th century. The daughter of Greek immigrants, Callas rose from a shy, awkward girl to become the world's most celebrated operatic diva, ''La Divina.'' The book chronicles both her professional career, including her legendary roles in operas such as Norma, Tosca, Medea, Lucia di Lammermoor, and La Traviata, and her tumultuous personal life. It details her tempestuous relationship with the Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis, her marriage to her husband Giovanni Battista Meneghini, and her later years. The title reflects her dual nature: the ''Tigress'' (her temperamental, demanding, and passionate stage persona) and the ''Lamb'' (her vulnerable, loving, and often unhappy private self). Based on extensive research and interviews, this biography offers a balanced and revealing portrait of a complex, fascinating woman.