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Robin Hood : A collection of all the ancient poems, songs, and ballads, now extant, relative to that celebrated English outlaw. To which are prefixed historical anecdotes of his life.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Ritson, Joseph, 1752-1803
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "Robin Hood" by Joseph Ritson is a collection of ancient poems, songs, and ballads about the famed English outlaw written in the late 19th century. The text strives to compile all historical and literary fragments associated with Robin Hood, who is famously characterized as a noble brigand that robs the rich to assist the poor. This edition also includes notable wood engravings and etchings, which enhance the traditional tales of Robin Hood's adventures and his legendary companions like Little John and Maid Marian. The opening of the collection sets the stage for the legend of Robin Hood, presenting him as an outlaw of noble extraction who took to the forests, specifically Sherwood and Barnsdale, following his rejection from society due to a life of extravagance and debt. It discusses his transformation into a leader of a band of merry men, highlighting not only his quests for justice and notable battles against the oppressive forces of his time but also his moral code, one that forbids the taking of wealth from the poor. This introductory segment also touches on themes of camaraderie, the nature of heroism, and the romanticism surrounding Robin Hood's life, suggesting that while historical accuracy may be elusive, the stories themselves have secured a beloved place in English folklore. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Credits:
- Produced by MWS, RichardW, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. Music transcribed by Linda Cantoni. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 75.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
- Release date is 2018-04-05
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