The Pied Piper of Hamelin, and Other Poems Every Boy's Library

"The Pied Piper of Hamelin, and Other Poems by Robert Browning" is a compilation of poems from the late 1800s, demonstrating Browning's skill with stories in verse, using both old stories and real events to understand what it means to be human. The main poem tells of a piper who saves the city of Hamelin from rats, but when the people cheat him, he takes their children as payback. Other poems, like "Hervé Riel" and "Incident of the French Camp," present brave characters in tense situations, looking at what happens when people are loyal or disloyal, and brave or not brave. The collection shows how well Browning could tell detailed stories and make readers feel strong emotions through his lively and musical way of writing.