| Author |
Pyle, Howard, 1853-1911 |
| Title |
The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
Preface: from the author to the reader -- How Robin Hood came to be an outlaw -- Robin Hood and the tinker -- The shooting-match at Nottingham town -- Will Stutely rescued by his good companions -- Robin Hood turns butcher -- Little john goes to Nottingham fair -- How Little John lived at the sheriff's -- Little John and the tanner of Blyth -- Robin Hood and Will Scarlet -- The adventure with Midge the miller's son -- Robin Hood and Allan a Dale -- Robin seeketh the Curtal Friar -- Robin Hood compasses a marriage -- Robin Hood aids a sorrowful knight -- How Sir Richard of the Lea paid his debts -- Little John turns barefoot friar -- Robin Hood turns beggar -- Robin Hood shoots before Queen Eleanor -- The chase of Robin Hood -- Robin Hood and Guy of Gisbourne -- King Richard comes to Sherwood Forest -- Epilogue.
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| Credits |
Produced by Charles Keller and David Widger
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| Summary |
"The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood" by Howard Pyle is a fictional novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows the legendary outlaw Robin Hood, who is known for his exceptional archery skills and his dedication to helping the poor. Set in the historical backdrop of Merry England during the reign of King Henry II, the narrative revolves around Robin's escapades in Sherwood Forest, his conflicts with the Sheriff of Nottingham, and his rallying of a band of merry men, including the likes of Little John, Will Stutely, and others, in their fight against injustice. The opening of the book introduces Robin Hood as a celebrated outlaw who resides in Sherwood Forest with his band of merry men, living freely while robbing from the rich to give to the poor. As the story unfolds, we see the pivotal moment when Robin becomes an outlaw after slaying a forester in a fit of anger during a shooting match, leading to the establishment of his band. This portion also sets up his character as a leader who earns the admiration of the common folk for his boldness and generosity. The narrative captures the playful tone and camaraderie of Robin and his men, foreshadowing the adventures and conflicts to come, as well as their shared values of courage and loyalty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Folklore -- England
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| Subject |
Robin Hood (Legendary character) -- Legends
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
964 |
| Release Date |
Feb 5, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Sep 1, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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