The Pied Piper of Hamelin

by Robert Browning

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Overview

Robert Browning's famous verse retelling of the medieval legend of the Pied Piper is renowned for its humour and vivid wordplay. When the selfish townspeople of Hamelin refuse to pay the piper for spiriting away the hordes of rats that had plagued them, he exacts his revenge by luring away their greatest treasure, the children of the town.

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Book details & editions

ISBN	0679428127
Publisher
Publication date	January 1842
Language	English
Pages	105 pages

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About the Author

Robert Browning

Known for writing in a clear, engaging, and easy-to-follow style. The work feels natural and flows smoothly, making it enjoyable from beginning to end.