The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood

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Follow in the Footsteps of a Genuine Hero in The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood



Howard Pyle’s Robin Hood has become one of the most iconic characters both in literature and modern popular culture. This remarkable outlaw had fascinated the world since he appeared in legends and stories during medieval times – many of which Pyle had incorporated into his own writings. The author is the first significant literary figure who managed to adapt all of the various Robin Hood legends from throughout the ages, making them suitable for people of all ages in The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood.

An outstanding book, tailored to suit children as well as adults, it follows the perilous adventures of a man named Robin Hood, who lives in Sherwood Forest with his band of merry men. His mission is to support the poor by stealing from rich travelers, and put a significant dent in the plans of the evil Sheriff of Nottingham.

Although most of the stories keep their genuine historical value, telling the facts as they have been passed down through old legends, some passages of the book alter the tale to make Robin more favorable in the eyes of children. For example, one legend that had the hero kill fourteen foresters who failed to honor a bet was adapted by Pyle into a tale of Robin courageously battling a group of armed robbers.

Similar changes were also made, not just for the sake of painting a friendlier picture of the famous outlaw, but also to place the stories into a valid historical frame. For instance, he renamed the queen-consort in the story known as Robin Hood and Queen Katherine to make her more historically compatible with King Richard the Lionhearted.

Overall, The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood is quite a remarkable tale of action and adventure that you won’t soon be able to put down. Addictive, dynamic and well-designed, Pyle’s readapted story has become a classic and a must-read for fans of adventure books everywhere.
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