"The Opera House" by Peter FitzSimons explores the story of the Sydney Opera House, and the themes and topics in the book can be connected to other books in a library.
Possible themes and topics:
* **Australian Identity:** The Sydney Opera House is a symbol of modern Australia 【1】【2】.
* **Architecture and Design:** The book delves into the construction of an iconic building 【3】.
* **History:** It tells the extraordinary stories surrounding the Sydney Opera House 【1】.
* **Politics:** The book also explores the political battles behind the creation of the Opera House 【3】.
* **Secrets and Scandals:** The book uncovers the secrets and scandals associated with the Sydney Opera House 【4】【5】.
* **Biographies:** FitzSimons discusses his choices in writing the biography of the Sydney Opera House 【6】【7】.