""Cancan and Barcarolle: The Life and Times of Jacques Offenbach"" is a biography of the famous French composer, Jacques Offenbach. Written by Arthur Moss, the book provides a comprehensive overview of Offenbach's life, from his early years as a struggling musician to his rise to fame as the creator of the operetta. The book explores Offenbach's musical style, his collaborations with other artists, and his impact on the world of music. It also examines the cultural and political context of Offenbach's time, including the social and artistic movements that influenced his work. With its engaging narrative and rich historical detail, ""Cancan and Barcarolle"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and legacy of one of the most influential composers of the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.