An American Girl in Munich: Impressions of a Music Student

"An American Girl in Munich: Impressions of a Music Student" by Mabel W. Daniels is a memoir that recounts the journey of a young American lady to Munich, in the early 1900s, to study music, as told through her letters which offer readers a window into early 20th century German culture through the eyes of an American abroad. The narrative begins with her arrival and communications with her friend Cecilia, and showcases the initial difficulties of settling into a new country, as well as with grasping the German language, finding a place to live, and learning the local customs. Her interactions with people, like her landlady or other students, display both the funny and serious sides of living abroad as she attempts to find her way in Munich's music world.