The Lutaniste Of St. Jacobi's: A Tale (1881)

By Catharine Drew

Book Overview

The Lutaniste Of St. Jacobi�������s: A Tale is a novel published in 1881 by Catharine Drew. The story is set in 17th century Germany and follows the life of a young woman named K�����tchen who becomes a skilled lutanist (lute player) under the tutelage of her father. After her father's death, K�����tchen is forced to leave her small village and travels to Hamburg where she becomes the lutanist for the St. Jacobi's church. She soon discovers that the church is full of corruption and deceit, and she must navigate these treacherous waters in order to survive.K�����tchen also falls in love with the son of a wealthy merchant, but their relationship is complicated by their differing social statuses and the disapproval of their families. Throughout the novel, K�����tchen's passion for music and her determination to succeed in a male-dominated field are highlighted. The novel also explores themes of love, betrayal, and the struggle for power in a hierarchical society.Overall, The Lutaniste Of St. Jacobi�������s: A Tale is a captivating historical novel that provides a glimpse into the life of a talented female musician in 17th century Germany.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: 1165100657
• ISBN13: 9781165100651
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 262 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"