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Exploring the historical, cultural, and social dimensions of opera in depth, The Operatic Problem is a significant work originally published in 1902 and reintroduced to readers in 2025 by Atrisuha Yayınları. Written by William Johnson Galloway, this classic examines the evolution of opera across Europe, focusing especially on why a national operatic tradition failed to emerge in England. The book provides detailed accounts of how state-supported opera houses in countries like Italy, France, and Germany were organized and fostered, while criticizing England’s reliance on imported spectacles and foreign performers. Galloway advocates for state intervention and public funding to institutionalize a truly national opera in Britain. Rich in historical documents, analysis, and comparative examples, The Operatic Problem is a valuable resource not only for musicologists and art historians but also for anyone interested in cultural policy and arts administration. Readers curious about national arts policy, cultural identity, and the social function of opera will find this classic work both thought-provoking and enlightening.