The Pied Piper of Hamelin

By Robert Browning and Browning

Book Overview

Robert Browning's "The Pied Piper of Hamelin" brings to life the legendary tale in captivating verse. This enduring poem, a cornerstone of children's literature, recounts the story of the Pied Piper and his fateful encounter with the town of Hamelin.

Explore the classic narrative of broken promises and their unexpected consequences, rendered in Browning's signature style. Perfect for readers of all ages, this edition offers a timeless journey into a world of folklore and cautionary lessons. Rediscover the magic and enduring appeal of this classic poem, a captivating read for anyone interested in legends, fables, and the power of storytelling. A meticulously prepared print republication of a historical text.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1022957694
• ISBN13: 9781022957695
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Anson Street Press
• Length: 50 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Share the Magic

This book would be a wonderful treasure for the pictures alone. Kate Greenaway, noted children's illustrator, has created a magical world of beautiful children, innocent faces, and romantic, nostalgic costumes. The colors on these pages are breathtaking, and the details (although Greenaway is always faulted for not drawing hands and feet well) are superb. This story is not for very young children, as it contains some troublesome themes. For the older child, perhaps 7+, the story might provoke some interesting post-read family discussions about honesty, trust, and the actual state of the children at the end of the tale. This is even a beautiful book to give to adults, as the messages about human nature can be appreciated on a deeper level.

Not just for children

This is the "orginal" version of the classic story. Browning's poem is much less a children's tale about a rat catcher than a brilliant study of human psychology, salesmanship, and charisma. Newer re-writes of the story tend to miss the point entirely. Browning's nuances, combined with the older language and somewhat sparse illustrations, makes this book much better suited for adults than younger children.

Beautiful illustrations of a classic story

My son received this book as a birthday present and was thrilled to see the beautiful illustrations. All he could say was Wow!! We are looking forward to more books illustrated by Bud Peen.

Beautiful illustrations

This beautifully illustrated rendition of The Pied Piper is a real treasure. The story is a classic but remains a good lesson to us all. Bud Peen has captured the subtle colors of the period and his detailed work is a delight to the eye. I intend to gift this book to friends.

Masterful illustrations redress timeless classic

Bud Peen's beautiful illustrations provide readers with a wonderful subtext for enjoying this timeless classic. Each page of text comes to life with Mr. Peen's elaborate, thoughtful and beautiful artwork. I bought this book for my daughter, and she loves it! I thought I really knew the old story, but this dressed-up version opened me up to a whole new reading!