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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: Neil Smith Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc ISBN: 1477781390 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 0
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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: Jeffrey L. Forgeng Publisher: Praeger ISBN: Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 232
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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: Mike Dixon-Kennedy Publisher: The History Press ISBN: 0752495607 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 395
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Robin Hood, whether riding through the glen, robbing the rich to pay the poor or giving the Sheriff of Nottingham his come-uppance, is one of the most captivating and controversial legendary figures. Was there a historical figure behind the legends? Did Robin and his Merry Men rampage through Sherwood Forest? Or did he spend most of his time in Barnsdale Wood in Yorkshire? And is the story of the freedom-loving Saxons refusing to be put under the Norman yoke, as portrayed in the Errol Flynn films, true?Mike Dixon-Kennedy ranges far and wide in his quest to present a complete picture of the exploits of this indestructible hero, drawing on ballads, poems, proverbs, films, novels, folklore, musicals and place-names.
Author: Dominie Elementary Publisher: Dominie Press ISBN: 9780768537536 Category : Education Languages : en Pages :
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Harness the Enduring Power of Myths and Legends. These ancient stories of heros and mysterious feats are retold by a contemporary author to make them available to younger readers. Suitable for shared, guided, and independent reading, they provide young readers with exposure to other cultures and different world views.
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: Joseph Walker McSpadden Publisher: Legare Street Press ISBN: 9781019428788 Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Experience the legendary tales of Robin Hood and his band of outlaws in this classic retelling of the old ballads. With action-packed adventures and unforgettable characters, this book is a timeless classic that will captivate readers of all ages. 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 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. 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.
Author: Michael Dacre
Author: Michael Dacre
Author: Neil Smith
Author: Jeffrey L. Forgeng
Author: Mike Dixon-Kennedy
Author: Dominie Elementary
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Author: Angela Bull
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Author: J. Walker M'spadden