Stories of Robin Hood by Bertha E. Bush
"Stories of Robin Hood" by Bertha Evangeline Bush is a collection of tales centered around the legendary figure Robin Hood, written in the early 20th century. The book captures the spirit of adventure and social justice during the oppressive Norman rule in England, depicting Robin Hood as a heroic outlaw who steals from the rich to give to the poor. The narrative reflects themes of chivalry, camaraderie, and a critique of authority,portraying Robin as a champion of the oppressed. The stories featured in this collection chronicle Robin Hood's escapades in Sherwood Forest alongside his loyal band of Merry Men, including characters like Little John, Friar Tuck, and Allen-a-Dale. Key tales include Robin's clever victories over the Sheriff of Nottingham, his recruitment of Little John through a friendly duel, and his intervention to ensure the rightful love of Allen-a-Dale triumphs over a forced marriage. Each story emphasizes Robin's bravery and moral integrity, engaging readers with his bold acts of defiance against unjust rulers. Overall, the collection serves not only as entertaining tales of adventure but also as reflections on compassion, loyalty, and the fight against inequality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bush, Bertha E. (Bertha Evangeline), 1866-1920 |
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| Title | Stories of Robin Hood |
| Series Title | Instructor literature series, no. 212 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | Winning the sheriff's golden arrow -- How Little John joined Robin Hood -- Allen-a-Dale and Friar Tuck -- Robin Hood and the sorrowful knight -- Robin Hood and the king -- Death of Robin Hood -- Robin Hood and Allen-a-Dale. |
| Credits | Produced by David Edwards, Demian Katz and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (Images courtesy of the Digital Library@Villanova University (http://digital.library.villanova.edu/)) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Robin Hood (Legendary character) -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 46190 |
| Release Date | Jul 4, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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