Robin Hood

Informationen zum Autor Neil Smith Klappentext From the early ballads that established his stories to the later additions of Little John, Friar Tuck, Maid Marian, and Alan-a-Dale, this book explores how the legend of Robin Hood grew. He robbed from the rich to give to the poor, or so the legend goes. But who was the outlaw known as Robin Hood? How did his legend develop and how has it changed over the passing centuries? This new book in the Osprey Myths and Legends series takes a detailed look at Britain's most famous outlaw. It also enters the perilous world of Robin Hood scholarship with a critical review of the case for a 'historical' Robin Hood and a review of the mostly likely candidates. A perfect primer for young and old, this book covers both the fact and the fiction of Robin Hood. This book combines a retelling of the Robin Hood stories with a historical analysis to give readers a detailed, yet accessible, introduction to one of the world's most popular legendary figures. Zusammenfassung He robbed from the rich to give to the poor, or so the legend goes. But who was the outlaw known as Robin Hood? How did his legend develop, and how has it changed over the passing centuries? This new title in the Osprey Myths and Legends series takes a detailed look at the famous outlaw, beginning with a retelling of the early ballads that established his stories. From there, the book explores how the legend grew and how famous names such as Little John, Friar Tuck, Maid Marian, and Alan-a-Dale became associated with Robin Hood. It also enters the perilous world of Robin Hood scholarship with a critical analysis of the case for a 'historical' Robin Hood and a review of the mostly likely candidates. A perfect primer for young and old alike, this book covers both the fact and the fiction of Britain's most famous outlaw. Introduction /Part I: The Legend of Robin Hood /Robin Hood and the Knight /Robin Hood and the Sheriff /Little John and the Sheriff /Robin Hood and the King /Robin Hood his Death /Part II: The History of Robin Hood /When was Robin Hood active? /Where did Robin Hood roam? /Who was Robin Hood? /Part III: Robin Hood in Popular Culture ...

Préface
This book combines a retelling of the Robin Hood stories with a historical analysis to give readers a detailed, yet accessible, introduction to one of the world's most popular legendary figures.

Auteur
Peter Dennis was inspired by contemporary magazines such as Look and Learn, leading him to study Illustration at Liverpool Art College. Peter has since contributed to hundreds of books, predominantly on historical subjects, including many Osprey titles. A keen wargamer and modelmaker, he is based in Nottinghamshire, UK.

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He robbed from the rich to give to the poor, or so the legend goes. But who was the outlaw known as Robin Hood? How did his legend develop, and how has it changed over the passing centuries? This new title in the Osprey Myths and Legends series takes a detailed look at the famous outlaw, beginning with a retelling of the early ballads that established his stories. From there, the book explores how the legend grew and how famous names such as Little John, Friar Tuck, Maid Marian, and Alan-a-Dale became associated with Robin Hood. It also enters the perilous world of Robin Hood scholarship with a critical analysis of the case for a 'historical' Robin Hood and a review of the mostly likely candidates. A perfect primer for young and old alike, this book covers both the fact and the fiction of Britain's most famous outlaw.

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Introduction /Part I: The Legend of Robin Hood /Robin Hood and the Knight /Robin Hood and the Sheriff /Little John and the Sheriff /Robin Hood and the King /Robin Hood his Death /Part II: The History of Robin Hood /When was Robin Hood active? /Where did Robin Hood roam? /Who was Robin Hood? /Part III: Robin Hood in Popular Culture