Mastersingers (1911)

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 as a threat to their authority. Along the way, he also falls in love with a young woman named Eva, who is betrothed to a wealthy nobleman. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle for artistic freedom in a society that values tradition and hierarchy. It also provides a detailed look at the customs and culture of the Mastersingers, including their strict rules for poetry and music composition.Overall, Mastersingers is a fascinating historical novel that offers a unique glimpse into the world of German guilds and the role of art in society during the Renaissance period.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.