The Pied Piper
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'The Pied Piper of Hamelin' is a poem by Robert Browning, based on a German legend.
The story tells of a piper hired to rid the town of Hamelin of its rats.
When the townspeople refuse to pay him, the piper leads away all the children as an act of revenge.
Browning's poem explores themes of broken promises, justice, and the consequences of greed.
The tale has been interpreted as a cautionary story and remains a popular subject for children's literature and adaptations.
The story tells of a piper hired to rid the town of Hamelin of its rats.
When the townspeople refuse to pay him, the piper leads away all the children as an act of revenge.
Browning's poem explores themes of broken promises, justice, and the consequences of greed.
The tale has been interpreted as a cautionary story and remains a popular subject for children's literature and adaptations.
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Catholic Culture with Tolkien – Prof. Patrick Callahan
