Download or read book Robin Hood written by Walter Scott and published by Les Prairies Numeriques. This book was released on 2020-11-27 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Robin Hood By Walter Scott Robin Hood is a legendary heroic outlaw originally depicted in English folklore and subsequently featured in literature and film. According to legend, he was a highly skilled archer and swordsman. In some versions of the legend, he is depicted as being of noble birth, and in modern retellings he is sometimes depicted as having fought in the Crusades before returning to England to find his lands taken by the Sheriff. In the oldest known versions he is instead a member of the yeoman class. Traditionally depicted dressed in Lincoln green, he is said to have robbed from the rich and given to the poor.Through retellings, additions, and variations, a body of familiar characters associated with Robin Hood has been created. These include his lover, Maid Marian, his band of outlaws, the Merry Men, and his chief opponent, the Sheriff of Nottingham. The Sheriff is often depicted as assisting Prince John in usurping the rightful but absent King Richard, to whom Robin Hood remains loyal. His partisanship of the common people and his hostility to the Sheriff of Nottingham are early recorded features of the legend, but his interest in the rightfulness of the king is not, and neither is his setting in the reign of Richard I. He became a popular folk figure in the Late Middle Ages, and the earliest known ballads featuring him are from the 15th century (1400s). There have been numerous variations and adaptations of the story over the subsequent years, and the story continues to be widely represented in literature, film, and television. Robin Hood is considered one of the best known tales of English folklore.The historicity of Robin Hood is not proven and has been debated for centuries. There are numerous references to historical figures with similar names that have been proposed as possible evidence of his existence, some dating back to the late 13th century. At least eight plausible origins to the story have been mooted by historians and folklorists, including suggestions that "Robin Hood" was a stock alias used by or in reference to bandits.The first clear reference to "rhymes of Robin Hood" is from the alliterative poem Piers Plowman, thought to have been composed in the 1370s, but the earliest surviving copies of the narrative ballads that tell his story date to the second half of the 15th century, or the first decade of the 16th century. In these early accounts, Robin Hood's partisanship of the lower classes, his devotion to the Virgin Mary and associated special regard for women, his outstanding skill as an archer, his anti-clericalism, and his particular animosity towards the Sheriff of Nottingham are already clear. Little John, Much the Miller's Son and Will Scarlet (as Will "Scarlok" or "Scathelocke") all appear, although not yet Maid Marian or Friar Tuck. The latter has been part of the legend since at least the later 15th century, when he is mentioned in a Robin Hood play script.

Download or read book Robin Hood written by Joseph Ritson and published by Gale Ncco, Print Editions. This book was released on 2017-07-20 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nineteenth Century Collections Online: European Literature, 1790-1840: The Corvey Collection includes the full-text of more than 9,500 English, French and German titles. The collection is sourced from the remarkable library of Victor Amadeus, whose Castle Corvey collection was one of the most spectacular discoveries of the late 1970s. The Corvey Collection comprises one of the most important collections of Romantic era writing in existence anywhere -- including fiction, short prose, dramatic works, poetry, and more -- with a focus on especially difficult-to-find works by lesser-known, historically neglected writers. The Corvey library was built during the last half of the 19th century by Victor and his wife Elise, both bibliophiles with varied interests. The collection thus contains everything from novels and short stories to belles lettres and more populist works, and includes many exceedingly rare works not available in any other collection from the period. These invaluable, sometimes previously unknown works are of particular interest to scholars and researchers. European Literature, 1790-1840: The Corvey Collection includes: * Novels and Gothic Novels * Short Stories * Belles-Lettres * Short Prose Forms * Dramatic Works * Poetry * Anthologies * And more Selected with the guidance of an international team of expert advisors, these primary sources are invaluable for a wide range of academic disciplines and areas of study, providing never before possible research opportunities for one of the most studied historical periods. Additional Metadata Primary Id: B0192500 PSM Id: NCCOF0063-C00000-B0192500 DVI Collection Id: NCCOC0062 Bibliographic Id: NCCO002209 Reel: 667 MCODE: 4UVC Original Publisher: Printed for Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown and T. Boys Original Publication Year: 1820 Original Publication Place: London Original Imprint Manufacturer: J. M'Creery, printer Subjects Robin Hood (Legendary character) -- Poetry Ballads, English -- Songs, English --

Download or read book Robin Hood a tale of the olden time written by Robin Hood (Legendary character) and published by . This book was released on 1819 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Robin Hood A Collection of the Popular Poems Songs and Ballads Relative to that Celebrated English Outlaw written by Robin Hood (Legendary character) and published by . This book was released on 1826 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Robin Hood A collection of all the ancient poems songs and ballads written by Various and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-11 with total page 597 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Robin Hood: A Collection of all the Ancient Poems, Songs, and Ballads is a literary gem that compiles the timeless tales of the legendary outlaw. This anthology provides readers with a comprehensive look at the different literary forms through which the Robin Hood stories have been told over the centuries. From epic poems to ballads, this collection offers a rich tapestry of narratives that have shaped the popular image of Robin Hood. The book explores themes of justice, heroism, and the struggle against oppression in a captivating and engaging manner. It also sheds light on the evolution of storytelling and the enduring appeal of this iconic figure in literature. Various authors have contributed to the preservation and retelling of the Robin Hood legend, making this anthology a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike. Readers will find themselves captivated by the diversity of voices and interpretations presented in this compilation, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the folklore and literary history of Robin Hood.

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Download or read book Robin Hood written by Neil Smith and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2014-12-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Of all the myriad characters inhabiting England's vibrant past, Robin Hood stands out because he defied the odds to confront hypocrisy and injustice. This delightful volume reveals the exciting legend of Robin Hood and the many stories that feature him, the Merry Men, and the characters who inhabited his world. Besides retelling the legends and myths, the text includes possible candidates for who the "historical" Robin Hood might have been. Intriguing sidebars highlight historical points such as the outlaw life and weapons, and add commentary about the book's original artwork. Illustrations by Peter Dennis make the legend come to life.

Download or read book Robin Hood written by Joseph Ritson and published by Nabu Press. This book was released on 2013-12 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

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Download or read book Robin Hood A Collection of All the Ancient Poems Songs and Ballads Now Extant Relative to That Outlaw to Which Are Prefixed Historical Anecdotes of His Life Edited by J Ritson with Wood Engravings by Thomas Bewick Vol I Scholar s Choice E written by Robin Hood and published by . This book was released on 2015-02-14 with total page 572 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Download or read book Robin Hood written by Jeffrey L. Forgeng and published by Praeger. This book was released on 1998-07-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Among the narrative traditions of the Middle Ages, the Robin Hood legend holds a unique, important, and often overlooked position. Robin Hood's uniqueness and importance begins with his status as the only English contribution to world mythology. His is also the only lasting myth to arise from the High Middle Ages and the last Western legend to achieve a sustained international appeal. Several Robin Hood ballads survive from the Middle Ages, and from the 15th to the 17th centuries he figured prominently in folk drama. Since then, he has appeared in numerous proverbs, placenames, operas, novels, children's stories, films, and television series. A tale told so often must be profoundly significant to the society that retells it. Yet in spite of its importance and popularity, the legend of Robin Hood has received surprisingly little study. This book overviews the genesis and development of the Robin Hood legend from the Middle Ages to 1700. As is appropriate for a work that bridges the divide between the worlds of fiction and history, this volume incorporates the strengths of both historical and literary approaches, respecting both the circumstances of the historic setting and the legend's status as a fictive creation. The principal focus of the book is the interaction between the text and the social context in which the legend arose and developed. The first two chapters examine the early Robin Hood tradition, including the initial nondramatic manifestations of the legend and the later dramatic representations. The volume then looks at the transformation of the legend in the 16th and 17th centuries and considers how the various elements of the legend interacted with each other and with society as a whole.

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