Peter Grimes (opera)

Peter Grimes is an opera by Benjamin Britten, portraying the struggles of a fisherman named Peter in a small English coastal village. The community is suspicious and judgmental, especially after two of his apprentices drown under unclear circumstances. As Peter attempts to rebuild his life and reputation, the townspeople’s hostility grows, culminating in a tragic climax. The opera explores themes of social alienation, the individual's conflict with society, and the harshness of nature and human judgment. With haunting music and intense storytelling, it invites reflection on human vulnerability and societal prejudice.