
ROBIN HOOD;
ROBIN HOOD.
Set in the reign of King Richard the Lionheart, England is a land of rough roads, woods, and a menace of highway robbers. A young Robin of Locksley, raised by a skilled cross‑bowman father and a mother, spends a visit at his uncle’s Gamewell Hall, where he impresses the household with his wit and daring. The hospitality turns sour when a monk manipulates his ailing uncle into bequeathing the estate to the abbey, leaving Robin penniless. With his family’s fortunes gone, he must leave the comfort of the manor and face an uncertain future.
Undeterred, Robin gathers a band of fellow outcasts—young men who know little of trade but share his talent for the bow. Together they settle in Sherwood Forest, a haven of deer and ancient trees, and soon adopt a “merry” code, sharing their loot with the needy while striking at the wealthy. Dressed in bright scarlet and green coats, they become a legend across the kingdom, feared by travelers and admired by the common folk. Their early exploits set the stage for the timeless tale of the outlaw who champions justice.
Full title
Robin Hood; Being a Complete History of All the Notable and Merry Exploits Performed by Him and His Men on Many Occasions
Language
en
Duration
~32 minutes (31K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Chuck Greif, hekula03 and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Release date
2019-01-29
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Some of literature’s most enduring works were created without a known name attached, which gives them an extra sense of mystery. In many cases, the missing identity shifts attention away from the writer and onto the story, ideas, or tradition behind the work.
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