The Pied Piper of Hamelin - Illustrated by Arthur Rackham

Robert Browning

Apr 2013 · Read Books Ltd

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This wonderful poem is Robert Browning’s retelling of the mysterious disappearance of many German children in Lower Saxony during the Middle Ages. Accompanying the lyrical verse is Arthur Rackham’s haunting artwork.

The Pied Piper of Hamelin is a classic tale concerning the curious case of a great number of children vanishing from their hometown in Lower Saxony, Germany. Originating in the Middle Ages, this dark story has been retold in the form of a children’s poem by Robert Browning. The lyricist’s mastery of dramatic verse made him one of the foremost Victorian poets. Accompanying his gorgeous writing is the dazzling artwork of Arthur Rackham. One of the most prominent artists of the Golden Age of Illustration, Rackham’s magical paintings breathe life into this volume.

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Robert Browning (1812–1889) was an English poet and playwright. One of his most celebrated works is ‘Men and Women’ (1855), a collection of over 50 poems. In 1846, He married the renowned Romantic poet, Elizabeth Barrett.

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