Mastersingers (1911)

by Filson Young

Book Overview

Mastersingers is a historical novel written by Filson Young and first published in 1911. The story is set in the 16th century and follows the life of Hans Sachs, a German shoemaker and poet who becomes involved with the Mastersingers, a guild of amateur poets and musicians who compete in singing contests. As Hans rises through the ranks of the Mastersingers, he becomes embroiled in a power struggle between the guild and the aristocracy, who view them...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166594858
• ISBN13: 9781166594855
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"