Robin Hood myth, history and culture / Nick Rennison.

Author/creator Rennison, Nick, 1955-
Format Electronic
Publication InfoHarpenden, Herts : Pocket Essentials,
Description160 p. ; 20 cm.
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Subjects

Contents Robin in the Ballads -- Robin in the May Games -- Historical Robin -- Robin in Literature -- Robin on the Screen -- Illustrated Robin -- Musical Robin -- Computer Robin and the Future of a Legend -- Merry Men (and others).
Abstract An informative, lively guide through the rich mythology of Robin Hood, across all mediums Everyone knows the story of England's greatest folk hero, the outlaw who robbed from the rich and gave to the poor. This highly entertaining book begins with the search for the historical Robin, looking at the candidates for the "real Robin Hood" who have been proposed over the years, from petty thieves to Knights Templar, before moving on to examine the many ways in which he has been portrayed in literature and on screen.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical referernces and index.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2012494423
ISBN9781842432471 (pbk)

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