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Author: Michael Dacre Publisher: The History Press ISBN: 0752492721 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 76
Book Description
This collection of five tales and one play contains the definitive Robin Hood. They are the earliest ballads and play and still the best of the bunch. ‘Robin Hood and the Monk’ is the earliest surviving manuscript, dated c.1450, and is considered the greatest of the ballads, though it was probably not sung, being described as a ‘talkyng’; ‘Robin Hood’s Death’ is one of the most satisfying tragedies in the English language; while ‘A Lytell Geste of Robyn Hode’ is a comprehensive account of the famous English outlaw - complete, unified and pointing quite clearly to the reign of Edward II as a probable time for an historical Robin Hood, despite the opinions of most of the experts.
Author: Michael Dacre Publisher: The History Press ISBN: 0752492721 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 76
Book Description
This collection of five tales and one play contains the definitive Robin Hood. They are the earliest ballads and play and still the best of the bunch. ‘Robin Hood and the Monk’ is the earliest surviving manuscript, dated c.1450, and is considered the greatest of the ballads, though it was probably not sung, being described as a ‘talkyng’; ‘Robin Hood’s Death’ is one of the most satisfying tragedies in the English language; while ‘A Lytell Geste of Robyn Hode’ is a comprehensive account of the famous English outlaw - complete, unified and pointing quite clearly to the reign of Edward II as a probable time for an historical Robin Hood, despite the opinions of most of the experts.
Author: Michael Dacre Publisher: The History Press ISBN: 0752492721 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 86
Book Description
This collection of five tales and one play contains the definitive Robin Hood. They are the earliest ballads and play and still the best of the bunch. 'Robin Hood and the Monk' is the earliest surviving manuscript, dated c.1450, and is considered the greatest of the ballads, though it was probably not sung, being described as a 'talkyng'; 'Robin Hood's Death' is one of the most satisfying tragedies in the English language; while 'A Lytell Geste of Robyn Hode' is a comprehensive account of the famous English outlaw - complete, unified and pointing quite clearly to the reign of Edward II as a probable time for an historical Robin Hood, despite the opinions of most of the experts.
Author: Jeffrey L. Forgeng Publisher: Praeger ISBN: Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 232
Book Description
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.
Author: Neil Smith Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc ISBN: 1477781390 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
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.
Author: Eva March Tappan Publisher: Read Books Ltd ISBN: 1473340551 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 296
Book Description
This vintage book contains the tale of one of England's most famous legendary heroes, Robin Hood. Fantastically retold by Eva March Tappan, it tells the story of the ranger of the forest who is outlawed for shooting the king's deer but who becomes the embodiment of resistant to injustice in England and beyond. These classic legends are accompanied by wonderful full colour illustrations by Charlotte Harding. This volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in the legend of Robin Hood, and it would make for a charming addition to any collection. Contents include: "Robin and the Merry Little Old Woman", "Robin Goes A-Fishin'", "Robin Hood and Little John", "The Birth of Robin Hood", "Little John Learns a Trade", "Robin Hood and the Golden Arrow", "Robin and the Tinker", "Robin Hood and the Stranger", "Robin Hood and the Butcher", "Robin's First Day", "Robin Goes to a Wedding", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with its original artwork and text.
Author: Angela Bull Publisher: ISBN: 9780751367454 Category : Children's stories Languages : en Pages : 48
Book Description
Join Robin Hood and his outlaw band in their thrilling escapades - but can they outfox the wily, ruthless Sheriff of Nottingham? Stunning DK photographs combine with evocative illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in Classic Readers, a multi-level reading programme guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and knowledge of the great stories of the world.
Author: Michael Dacre
Author: Michael Dacre
Author: Michael Dacre
Author: Jeffrey L. Forgeng
Author: Neil Smith
Author: Eva March Tappan
Author: Angela Bull
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