Karl May (1842-1912)
Karl Friedrich May (February 25, 1842 March 30, 1912) was a German writer, noted mainly for books set in the American Old West, (best known for the characters of Winnetou and Old Shatterhand) and similar books set in the Orient and Middle East. In addition, he wrote stories set in his native Germany, in China and in South America. May also wrote poetry and a play, as well as composing music; he was proficient with several musical instruments. May's musical version of Ave Maria became very well known. Many of his works were filmed, adapted for the stage, processed to audio dramas or transcribed into comics.
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