02429cam a22003253u 4500 39627 UtSlPG 20260610133916.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Child, Francis James, 1825-1896 English and Scottish Ballads, Volume V Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_Child_Ballads Release date is 2012-05-05 Produced by Simon Gardner, Dianna Adair, Louise Davies and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Digital & Multimedia Center, Michigan State University Libraries.) "English and Scottish Ballads, Volume V" by Francis James Child is a collection of traditional ballads focusing on the legendary figure of Robin Hood, compiled in the mid-19th century. This volume serves as an anthology that explores various tales surrounding the outlaw, his exploits, and his companions, revealing a rich tapestry of folklore that celebrates themes of adventure, justice, and camaraderie. The opening of the volume begins with an introduction to Robin Hood, elaborating on his status as a beloved figure in English culture, noted for his heroic deeds and outlaw status. It analyzes the ambiguity of his historical existence, juxtaposing legendary elements with folkloric traditions and presenting different theories about his origins and the time periods in which he might have lived. The chapter then transitions into the ballads themselves, starting with "Robin Hood and the Monk," where Robin Hood's character is showcased through his interactive adventures involving loyal companions like Little John and encounters with adversaries, setting the tone for the tales that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Ballads, English -- England -- Texts Ballads, Scots -- Scotland -- Texts https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39627 80466 80466