The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood

by Howard Pyle

Overview

When young Robin Hood commits a crime against the Sheriff of Nottingham, he is forced into hiding in Sherwood Forest. There he is joined by a group of colourful characters also escaping wrongful oppression. Along with Little John, Friar Tuck, Will Scarlet, and Tinker, Robin Hood and his Men get involved in many fine feasts and adventures, robbing the rich of their wealth and distributing it amongst the poor.

With this edition Howard Pyle renewed interest and excitement in Robin Hood and his men, while introducing elements that has influenced other writers, artists, and filmmakers ever since.

This edition is complete and unabridged, written in a colourful old English idiom and featuring sixty-nine of the author's own decorations and illustrations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781922348548
Publisher:	Living Book Press
Publication date:	11/01/2020
Pages:	346
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.94(d)
Age Range:	12 Years

About the Author

"Born on March 5, 1853 in Wilmington, Delaware, Howard Pyle grew up to be an author, painter, and a pioneer in illustration.
He was a well-established, respected artist whose illustrations were published in esteemed magazines such as Harper’s Weekly, but he wanted to write and illustrate his own stories as well. In 1883, The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood was published. This book became Pyle’s best-known work, and made the public appreciate his literary qualities along with his artistic abilities.
Many stories illustrated by Howard Pyle have become classics, such as Otto of the Silver Hand (1888), Jack Ballister’s Fortunes (1895), including some of his own folktales, Pepper and Salt (1886), The Wonder Clock (1888), and The Garden Behind the Moon (1895).
Due to his remarkable work, Pyle also came into contact with many renowned personalities of his time. He illustrated in The Washington by Woodrow Wilson, in the books written by Mark Twain, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Oliver Wendell Holmes.
In 1910, Pyle moved to Italy with his wife and kids with the aim of studying the old masters. There he breathed his last at the age of 58. "

Table of Contents

	Preface: From the Author to the Reader	3
	Prologue	5
Part 15
1	Robin Hood and the Tinker	19
2	The Shooting-Match at Nottingham Town	31
3	Will Stutely Rescued by His Good Companions	42
Part 253
1	Robin Hood Turns Butcher	55
2	Little John Goes to the Fair at Nottingham Town	67
3	How Little John Lived at the Sheriff's House	74
Part 387
1	Little John and the Tanner of Blyth	89
2	Robin Hood and Will Scarlet	99
3	The Merry Adventure with Midge the Miller	109
Part 4125
1	Robin Hood and Allan a Dale	127
2	Robin Seeketh the Curtal Friar of the Fountain	142
3	Robin Hood Compasseth the Marriage of Two True Lovers	158
Part 5171
1	Robin Hood Aideth a Sorrowful Knight	173
2	How Sir Richard of the Lea Paid His Debts to Emmet	189
Part 6205
1	Little John Turns Barefoot Friar	207
2	Robin Hood Turns Beggar	222
Part 7241
1	Robin and Three of His Merry Men Shoot Before Queen Eleanor in Finsbury Fields	243
2	The Chase of Robin Hood	262
Part 8281
1	Robin Hood and Guy of Gisbourne	283
2	King Richard Cometh to Sherwood Forest	300
	Epilogue	319
	Questions, Questions, Questions	329
	About the Author	333
	About the Illustrator	335

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"Experienced reader Vance's proper British accent and sprightly pacing keep the action humming.... Not just for kids, this audio holds adult appeal as well." —-Booklist Audio Review

Editorial Reviews

Experienced reader Vance's proper British accent and sprightly pacing keep the action humming.... Not just for kids, this audio holds adult appeal as well.

Booklist Audio Review

Vance’s proper British accent and sprightly pacing keep the action humming. Robin Hood sounds like a born leader who is also full of fun and high jinks, and the sheriff’s tones make him seem sufficiently underhanded. Various greedy clergymen are characterized as sly and insincere. Vance appropriately handles songs in the text by singing a line or two and then reading the remaining lyrics in a lilting rhythm. Not just for kids, this audio holds adult appeal as well.”

Booklist (audio review)

"Experienced reader Vance's proper British accent and sprightly pacing keep the action humming.... Not just for kids, this audio holds adult appeal as well." ---Booklist Audio Review

From the Publisher

Narrator David Thorn breathes fresh life into the classic tales of Robin Hood in this frolic through Sherwood Forest. A faithful rendition of his noble deeds displays the robber’s timeless appeal, overcoming some archaic language and countless references to ale. The songs and ballads, ably performed by Thorn, add to the production's merit. Individual exploits within this extensive audiobook create plenty of stopping places, as listeners meander leisurely through medieval England. Thorn's booming voice chronicles the excitement of archery matches and skirmishes with the Sheriff of Nottingham, which make Robin Hood a perennial favorite with adventure lovers. Despite an unassuming package, this audiobook is a stirring retelling of a well-loved story. C.A. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine

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