The Piper Of Hamelin: A Fantastic Opera, In Two Acts (1893)

By Robert Williams Buchanan

Book Overview

The Piper of Hamelin: A Fantastic Opera, in Two Acts is a classic work by Robert Williams Buchanan, first published in 1893. The story is based on the famous legend of the Pied Piper of Hamelin, a tale that has been told and retold for centuries. In this version, the Piper is a magical figure who appears in the town of Hamelin to rid it of a plague of rats. After the townspeople refuse to pay him for his services, he uses his enchanting music to lure away the town's children. The story is a cautionary tale about the dangers of greed and the consequences of not fulfilling one's obligations.The opera is divided into two acts and features a range of musical styles, including arias, duets, and choruses. The score was composed by Alfred Cellier, with lyrics by Buchanan himself. The work was well-received by audiences and critics alike, and has been performed numerous times over the years.Overall, The Piper of Hamelin is a timeless tale that continues to captivate readers and audiences around the world. Buchanan's adaptation is a masterful retelling of the story, and the opera is a beautiful and haunting tribute to this enduring legend.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: 1167176294
• ISBN13: 9781167176296
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"