Giroud and Kaye tell the full story of The Tales of Hoffman for the first time.
The annotated libretto is published in full, with the variants, and essays explain the enduring evolution of the opera..
After discussing the work\'s influences and history, the book details sources for the opera, including the complete Barbier and Carre play.
Giroud and Kaye tell the full story of The Tales of Hoffman for the first time