- Paperback: 32 pages
- Publisher: Orchard Books; New edition edition (22 Sep 1994)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1852136510
- ISBN-13: 978-1852136512
- Product Dimensions: 26 x 22.2 x 0.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 644,806 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A picture book version of Robert Browning's poem about the town of Hamelin and its plague of rats - brought to life with colourful illustrations. Amstutz has recreated Hamelin and its characters - the fat, pompous mayor, the elfin, the magical piper and hundreds of rats.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Favourite Children's Classic,
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This review is from: The Pied Piper Of Hamelin (Everyman's Library Children's Classics) (Hardcover)
Beautifully bound and presented. This book was definately my favourite book as a child. I would sit entranced for hours. Now purchased for the new generation of children to appreciate and enjoy.
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4.8 out of 5 stars (11 customer reviews) 14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
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A bit about the history of this book . . .,
By kaream - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Pied Piper of Hamelin (Paperback)
"Rats!
They fought the dogs, and killed the cats, And bit the babies in the cradles, And ate the cheeses out of the vats, And licked the soup from the cook's own ladles, Split open the kegs of salted sprats, Made nests inside men's Sunday hats, And even spoiled the women's chats, By drowning their speaking With shrieking and squeaking In fifty different sharps and flats." Robert Browning (1812-1889) first published his poem "The Pied Piper of Hamelin, A Child's Story" in 1842, based on an old German legend which may or may not have had some basis in historical fact. Browning was a serious poet; even in a poem filled with playful rhymes written specifically for children, he did not "dumb down" his language, but expected his readers to do a little work in understanding some of his "big words." Kate Greenaway (1846-1901) was one of the most famous and popular illustrators of children's literature in the latter part of the 19th Century. She had grown up loving Browning's poem, and shortly before his death she requested and received his permission to republish it accompanied by her own illustrations. This edition was initially published in 1888 under the imprint of George Routledge & Sons, which was at that same time in the process of splitting between Routledge and Frederick Warne. Starting in 1889 all subsequent editions carried the Warne imprint. The book continued to be popular, and Frederick Warne has issued reprints from time to time, well into the late 20th Century. This Warne edition is not in print at present, but used copies with various reprint dates are available from Amazon Marketplace sellers. However, two different reprint editions are currently available, each with the complete original text and illustrations, and each presented with loving care from an eminently respectable publisher, in well-made but modestly priced editions. The Dover reprint (ISBN 0486296199) is full-size, in a sturdy paperback; the Alfred A Knopf/Borzoi/Everyman's Library reprint (ISBN 0679428127) is part of their Children's Classics series, in a very sturdily constructed hardcover with sewn sections that will not crack with use, but the page size is somewhat smaller. Both are beautiful books, and either is an excellent value. As noted in the Editorial Reviews above, there have been other editions of "The Pied Piper," with different illustrations, and at least one seems to have been issued with the poem itself "retold" to make the language simpler; neither of those reviews is discussing this original version. Some readers may prefer one or another of these different versions. But anyone wanting to stick with Browning's original full text and Greenaway's original charming, muted and subtle illustrations should choose between the Dover or the Everyman's, or visit Amazon's Marketplace sellers to look for a copy of the Frederick Warne. 10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
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A small treasure!!,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Pied Piper of Hamelin (Everyman's library children's classics) (Hardcover)
BUY THIS BOOK!! They hardly ever make them like this anymore! Just the type of book you remember from your childhood. Beautiful cover, layout, and illustrations. The poem is lyrical and mysterious, appropriate for all ages. A small jewel.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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By Susie Stephens - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Pied Piper of Hamelin (Everyman's library children's classics) (Hardcover)
This book would be a wonderful treasure for the pictures alone. Kate Greenaway, noted children's illustrator, has created a magical world of beautiful children, innocent faces, and romantic, nostalgic costumes. The colors on these pages are breathtaking, and the details (although Greenaway is always faulted for not drawing hands and feet well) are superb. This story is not for very young children, as it contains some troublesome themes. For the older child, perhaps 7+, the story might provoke some interesting post-read family discussions about honesty, trust, and the actual state of the children at the end of the tale. This is even a beautiful book to give to adults, as the messages about human nature can be appreciated on a deeper level.
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