Publisher's Synopsis
The Piper of Hamelin: A Fantastic Opera, in Two Acts is a book written by Robert Williams Buchanan in 1893. The book is a retelling of the famous folk tale of the Pied Piper of Hamelin, set to music and presented as an opera. The story follows the town of Hamelin, which is plagued by a rat infestation. The townspeople hire a mysterious piper to rid them of the rats, but when they refuse to pay him for his services, he takes revenge by leading all of the town's children away with his magic flute. The book features a libretto, or the text of the opera, as well as sheet music for the musical score. The Piper of Hamelin is a classic tale that has been retold in various forms over the years, and this version is a unique and imaginative interpretation that will delight readers and music lovers alike.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.
