Viktor Dyk

The Ratcatcher Viktor Dyk

In the old Saxon town of Hamelin, a stranger appears with a magical fife. He promises to rid the town of its rats for the sum of 100 Rhine Ducats. When its desperate citizens agree to hire his services he plays his fife and lures the rats to the river... Viktor Dyk's rendition of the Pied Piper legend masterfully blends the skill of lyrical prose with early Twentieth Century modernist expression. For over a Century "The Ratcatcher" has held its own among the great works of literature, however, it is not until now that this book has been introduced to us in English.