Music is his hope and savior. Decsey's biography of the extraordinary composer Hugo Wolf is marked by a deep understanding and full passion for the work of this virtuoso genius. Wolf is accompanied from his childhood and youth to his tragic and early end. Brilliant analyses of his works and sensitive character studies make this biography a gem that is still valued in the academic world today. Attached are detailed listings of posthumous works from his youth and the periods of creation of his works. Ernst Decsey (1870-1941) was a trained lawyer and musician who worked as a music critic for various Austrian newspapers starting in 1899. In addition to his position as a journalist, he also worked as a freelance writer. He gained recognition outside of Austria, particularly for his biographies of musicians.