The Rake's Progress The Rake's Progress The Rake's Progress is an English-language opera in three acts and an epilogue by Igor Stravinsky. The libretto, written by W. H. Auden and Chester Kallman, is based loosely on the eight paintings and engravings "A Rake's Progress" (1733–1735) of William Hogarth, which Stravinsky had seen on 2 May 1947, in a Chicago exhibition. The story concerns the decline and fall of one Tom Rakewell, who deserts Anne Trulove for the delights of London in the company of Nick Shadow, who turns out to be the Devil. After several misadventures, all initiated by the devious Shadow, Tom
William S. Rukeyser William S. Rukeyser William S. Rukeyser (born 1939) is an American journalist who was the founding managing editor of "Money" magazine and managing editor of "Fortune". From its founding in 1998 until 2009 Rukeyser was editorial director of "Corporate Board Member" magazine, aimed at the directors of public companies. He also has appeared on television as a financial commentator on CNN Financial News and ABC. He is the son of the late financial journalist Merryle S. Rukeyser and the younger brother of the late financial journalist and commentator Louis Rukeyser of "Wall Street Week" fame. Rukeyser attended Princeton University, graduating