What I knew about Robin Hood before going into this is that he is and outlaw who steals from the rich and gives to the poor with his band of merry men and Maid Marian. He took his material from Middle Age ballads and wove them into a cohesive story, altering them for coherence and the tastes of his child audience.

Roger Lancelyn Green was born in 1918. This book, however tells of 24 stories detailing how he became the outlaw Robin Hood, how his companions joined him, how he and Maid Marian met and what became of them, and all the heroic deeds Robin Hood and his companions did. Roger Lancelyn Green's retelling, a bit more modern having been published in 1956, draws heavily upon the old ballads and plays as well as the works of Alfred Noyes, Tenneyson and Scott.its was alright as far as repeative rescues go. degree. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Legends of Robin Hood have been floating around since the 14th century. With Richard Greene, Victor Woolf, Archie Duncan, Alexander Gauge. John was the least favorite. While he did not state the purpose in the story, it is very clear. Plus there are copious amounts ale, beer, and the like consumed. Who knows why.First of all, the Folio Society edition of this book is absolutely gorgeous to see and touch. Yes, it is absolutely from my obsession with the Disney fox movie and yes, that is still the greatest cartoon of all time (according to me) I grew up obsessed with it and wore the VHS tape out and I could probably quote the entire movie from memory.First of all, the Folio Society edition of this book is absolutely gorgeous to see and touch. Sir Robin of Locksley, defender of downtrodden Saxons, runs afoul of Norman authority and is forced to turn outlaw. Green is a skilled writer who does an admirable job of curating and retelling the Robin Hood stories. by Puffin Green is a skilled writer who does an admirable job of curating and retelling the Robin Hood stories. 0140367004 By Seth Turner Book … Roger Lancelyn Green makes an interesting attempt at turning the disparate Robin Hood legends and traditions into one long narrative, threading in stories and sources as diverse as Anthony Munday and Sir Walter Scott, the medieval ballads and pageant plays, and the various other sources. The result is a collection of short stories which very occasionally seem a little contradictory but which overall do give the sense of a coherent narrative - from the origins of the hero to his death. I've obviously only seen the movie versions! Scholars debate whether early ballads and stories were based on a real person. Pyle had been submitting illustrated poems and fairy tales to New York publications since 1876, and had met with success. Joshua loved it, despite the archaic language.

While he did not state the purpose in the story, it is very clear. Can't wait to watch the Disney movie again nowRobin Hood took his bleak circumstances and became a hero to the needy around him. I really liked that part, I felt like we got to see interesting little snippets of Robin Hood's life and adventures. It's a small book, so the stories aren't padded out with too much of an atmospheric build-up, but it's a solid Robin Hood novel that covers the life of the hero from his first foray into outlawry through to his final arrow.The adventure of Robin Hood was 3 of 5 stars.The only part I didn't like about the book was the older words that are a little difficult to understand.Anyway the story was ok by the means of the excitment like when Robin Hood and his merry men were in battle.The band of Robin Hoods clan trying to live off the land was breath taking.In the end in the depths of sherwood forest robbing and scaring people off the land and Robin Hood still young.Although this lacks the lyrical quality of many other tales of Robin Hood, this compilation of the many stories of the outlaw and his followers is well worth reading by any who may be interested in his story.This version of the Robin Hood tale came across very well in the audio book format. In this story, Robin is a yeoman, which seems to be a type of middle class between peasants and aristocrats (other versions cast Robin as a nobleman). This book tells the story of a person named Robin Hood.

What Green lacks in cohesion is made up for in creativity and a clear world view of Robin Hood's England.

I wonder if this story was political propagaAnother book that has just been sitting around collecting dust, kind of my reading goal this summer I'm noticing. Howard Pyle's Merry Adventures of Robin Hood remains the gold standard of Robin Hood children's books even a century after its original publication.

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