Publisher's Synopsis
""The Piper"" is a four-act play written by Josephine Preston Peabody. The story is set in the medieval town of Hamelin, where the townspeople are plagued by rats. The townspeople are desperate for a solution, and a mysterious piper appears, promising to rid the town of the rats. The piper is successful in his task, but when the townspeople refuse to pay him, he takes revenge by leading their children away. The play explores themes of greed, betrayal, and the consequences of breaking promises. It is a thought-provoking and engaging work that is sure to captivate readers with its intricate plot and well-developed characters.1910. American writer of verse dramas and of poetry that ranged from precise, ethereal verse to works of social concern. The Piper is among her dramas in verse and is the most highly acclaimed. A dramatic retelling of the story of the Pied Piper of Hamelin, it took top prize at the Stratford Play Competition in 1910. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
