This biography, published in Germany in 1930 on the 50th anniversary of Offenbach\'s death, was the first to focus on the composer in scholarly depth.
This English translation, done to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Offenbach\'s birth, makes this important biography availa.
The book has been long out-of-print and is very difficult to find.
It provides a great deal of analysis and information on the influences of Offenbach\'s childhood in Cologne, as well as detailed discussions of his work.
This biography, published in Germany in 1930 on the 50th anniversary of Offenbach\'s death, was the first to focus on the composer in scholarly depth