Meister Karl's Sketchbook (1855)

By Charles Godfrey Leland

Book Overview

Meister Karl�������s Sketchbook is a novel written by Charles Godfrey Leland and first published in 1855. The book is a collection of anecdotes, stories, and sketches that follow the life of Meister Karl, a wandering artist in 19th century Germany. Meister Karl is a free spirit who travels the countryside, observing and sketching the people and landscapes around him. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a band of gypsies, a group of monks, and a wealthy nobleman. Through these encounters, Meister Karl learns about the joys and sorrows of life, the importance of art, and the value of friendship. The novel is written in a whimsical and poetic style, with vivid descriptions of the German countryside and the people who inhabit it. Meister Karl�������s Sketchbook is a charming and entertaining novel that captures the spirit of 19th century Germany and celebrates the beauty of art and nature.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165544350
• ISBN13: 9781165544356
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"