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The story of the English folk hero and medieval outlaw Robin Hood who as legend would have it lived in the days of Richard the Lionheart and Prince...
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Jan 25, 2011
dthaase
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Pure adventure and a wonderful read with the boys. Green knows how to weave together action scenes and each tale causes the reader to lean in and be a part of the story.. There is a reason this is a classic tale. I highly recommend this book as well as Green's "King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table". Here's one of my favorite quotes from this book as Robin first calls forth his merry men in Sherwood Forest:
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Jun 11, 2009
Jeanette
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Another retelling of the Robin Hood Legend. 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.
I found this Robin Hood to more closely resemble the Robin Hood that modern pop culture has given us or I guess this might be the Robin Hood the the modern retellings have gained some inspiration. Green's Robin started out as the Earl of Huntingdon who was selling More...
I found this Robin Hood to more closely resemble the Robin Hood that modern pop culture has given us or I guess this might be the Robin Hood the the modern retellings have gained some inspiration. Green's Robin started out as the Earl of Huntingdon who was selling More...
Dec 01, 2011
Tony
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THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD. (1956; this ed. 2001). Collected and retold by Roger Lancelyn Green. ****.
When I think about it, I don’t remember reading any book about Robin Hood, unless it was a Classics Comic Book or a book for very young readers. In this edition, published by the Folio Society, Mr. Green has researched the legend and gathered them together in a very readable form, and compiled all of the adventures into a coherent story. All the bits and pieces that we know – I sus More...
When I think about it, I don’t remember reading any book about Robin Hood, unless it was a Classics Comic Book or a book for very young readers. In this edition, published by the Folio Society, Mr. Green has researched the legend and gathered them together in a very readable form, and compiled all of the adventures into a coherent story. All the bits and pieces that we know – I sus More...
Nov 05, 2010
Russell
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The setting that this book takes is between the forest of Nottingham and Nottingham itself. It transfers from place to place every chapter. The main conflict is between of the formal "Prince" John, and the merciful Robin Hood. while some residents take place with Prince John, most people still beileve that King Richard (kidnapped by the enemy of england)may come back to nottingham.
Some events that happen are for example are the encouter with the Black Knight, the bishop: Fr More...
Some events that happen are for example are the encouter with the Black Knight, the bishop: Fr More...
Jan 05, 2011
Sarah
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I love the Robin Hood and I've seen pretty much all the movies, the TV show and read many of the stories, but this is the first time I've ever read The Adventures of Robin Hood all the way through and it was pretty cool. You can see where all of the other stories that are a part of popular Robin Hood myth came from and how they have changed over time.
I have to say that my favorite part of reading this book was that I hadn't realized before what a bad ass Maid Marian is. In all the m More...
I have to say that my favorite part of reading this book was that I hadn't realized before what a bad ass Maid Marian is. In all the m More...
Oct 24, 2008
Amy
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Jul 22, 2010
Benjamin
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A great collection of Robin Hood folktales. Originally collected in the 1950's by R.L. Green, the various stories tend to flow well together. I particularly like the political flavor added by the references to the Norman/Saxon tensions during the time. The very much like the way the collection ends in a not so happily ever after sense. I would very much like to see a collection of the primary sources that are used as openers in each of the chapters.
Dec 22, 2008
Kirei
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It seems that Green gathered various early writings about the legend of Robin Hood and transformed them in to this book. The writing is rather old-fashioned, and I found it a little stilted and difficult to read.
Most of the stories were pretty interesting. One thing that was interesting is that Maid Marian is actually a very strong character! She was great with an arrow and almost beats Robin Hood in combat!
Most of the stories were pretty interesting. One thing that was interesting is that Maid Marian is actually a very strong character! She was great with an arrow and almost beats Robin Hood in combat!
Sep 19, 2011
Classic adventure. Historical accuracy? Hard to say. But I enjoyed the allure that this timeless story brings. Robin is not a villian, but a total baddass and counter to the athority that has no legitimacy. He lives in the woods, eats, drinks, and is merry all his days. Fighting is an act of bravery and honor, not savage or barberic. Plus he's got the most lovely babe in the land. What's not to love?
Jan 25, 2012
Lene
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Het verhaal van Robin Hood wordt al sinds eeuwen verteld en doorgegeven maar dit boek vat alles wel zo mooi samen. Het is en blijft een prachtig verhaal, dat jong en oud kan aanspreken door de spannende avonturen, de goede waarden die benadrukt worden, de slechteriken die uiteindelijk altijd verliezen, het roerende einde en het pure van de liefde tussen Robin en zijn Marian.
Jun 10, 2011
Kevin
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My favorite of the classics that I've read over the past few months. It surprised me how violent and adult-like it was at times, but you can't read this book and not feel like a kid that's ready to wreak havoc all across your back yard. I can't believe I waited this long to read the original story of one of my favorite characters ever. Tons of fun to read.
Feb 21, 2010
Shannon
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I grew up on Mel Brooks' Robin Hood- Men in Tights, and the Disney Robin Hood. It is needless to say that these two movies are vastly different from the book. The book is a series of small battles and tales of Robin Hood, Maid Marian, and their merry men.
This was an absolute brilliant book, easy to read and understand and full of adventure. It is written very simply, yet is full of excitement and twists and turns to keep everyone interested.
LONG LIVE ROBIN HOOD!
This was an absolute brilliant book, easy to read and understand and full of adventure. It is written very simply, yet is full of excitement and twists and turns to keep everyone interested.
LONG LIVE ROBIN HOOD!
Apr 22, 2009
Dree
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Bought it to read to the boys. The 6yo didn't like it. Then the 9yo took it. Then he gave up for something he really wanted to read. So I read it. A quick read, and totally worth it. The chapters are more like short stories, and each is introduced by a literary excerpt (from traditional ballads through Tennyson) about Robin Hood.
Nov 15, 2009
Manda
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I read this book over and over as a child. I only remember snatches of it now, and maybe I wouldn't like the writing, or the story if I read it again, but I feel so fondly towards the book because of all the pleasure it gave me back then.
Aug 25, 2011
Lindsay
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This was more of a collection of the adventures of Robin Hood (which in my opinion was the way it should be done). I love all the poems written in the past that were featured at the beginning of each chapter. The band of merry men were fun to learn about and become kind of attached to- loved Friar Tuck, Little John, Much, Will Scarlet, and of course Maid Marian (who is WAY cooler then some movies make her out to be). She's a much stronger character then Hollywood would sometimes make her out to
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Aug 30, 2009
Rick
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Read as a kid and lovetd it. Not sure if this is the edition I read or not. I can remember running around pretending to be Robin Hood fighting Little John on log with a cudgel.
Aug 01, 2011
A fun read with some slow moments. This classic is showing signs of age and new research into the facts surrounding this period of history. Still, it is a rousing adventure tale with a history lesson thrown in for the academics.
Dec 02, 2008
Julie
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Dad bought this from the Folio Society. I stole it off him a few years ago and never gave it back. I am such a sucker for Robin stories.
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Jun 03, 2009
Molly
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Robin Hood is one of my favorite stories. I have read several versions and many spin offs and continue to enjoy it very, very much.
Sep 23, 2010
Kelvin
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This book is about the folk hero Robin Hood and his merry men of Sherwood Forest. The book has many of Robin's adventures
Dec 06, 2008
Soin
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I never thought I'd be so interested in middle ages stories---especially Robin Hood---each adventure is classic.
Feb 20, 2011
Stephanie
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Seriously, give it a try. So much more depth to the story than what you know from the movie.
Dec 25, 2011
I recently became hooked on the BBC television series Robin Hood (2006-2009) and was delighted to meet the many of the same characters here, including Much and Sir Guy of Gisborne. I was also surprised to learn that Roger Lancelyn Green (who wrote many of the tales on my classroom library shelf) was a member of the Inklings.
Nov 19, 2011
Tgirl
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This book is much more targeted to boys. I'm sure that boys would love this book.
Jan 20, 2011
Started it from the library. Will read the whole thing to Miriam in a couple of years.
