The Pied Piper
A Handbook (Greenwood Folklore Handbooks)
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Word Count
52,000 words, Guess
Page Count
208 pages
Physical Format
Hardcover
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL10420586M
- ISBN-139780313334641
- ISBN-100313334641
- OCLC Control Number71164023
- OCLC Control Numberpiedpiperhandboo0000mied
and 2 more
- Library of Congress Control Number2006027919
- Goodreads1593491
Classifications
- LCCGR75.P55 M53 2007
Description
Few figures are as famous, mysterious, and influential as the Pied Piper, the notorious catcher of rats and children. With his magical music he was able to bewitch anyone and anything to follow him blindly, and he continues to influence the contemporary imagination. This book overviews the history of the Pied Piper legend and its lasting significance. Included are excerpts from numerous texts, along with examples of the Pied Piper in art, children's books, political cartoons, and popular culture. The volume also reviews scholarship on the Pied Piper and lists print and electronic resources. The most thorough work of its kind, this book is essential for high school students and general readers.
Description
Offers a comprehensive overview of story of the Pied Piper, exploring the origins of the story, the various forms of the legend, its influence on literary history, and other related topics.
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- The Pied Piper: A Handbook (Greenwood Folklore Handbooks)
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