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100 1 _aSidgwick, Frank,
_d1879-1939
245 1 0 _aBallads of Robin Hood and other Outlaws :
_bPopular Ballads of the Olden Times - Fourth Series
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-05-10
508 _aProduced by Louise Hope, Paul Murray and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Ballads of Robin Hood and other Outlaws" by Frank Sidgwick is a collection of traditional English ballads likely compiled in the early 20th century. This anthology focuses on the legendary figure of Robin Hood, a heroic outlaw known for his acts of generosity towards the poor and his defiance against corrupt authority figures, particularly the Sheriff of Nottingham. The book explores the myths and stories surrounding Robin Hood and other outlaws, providing insight into their cultural significance in English folklore. The opening of the anthology sets up the framework for the ballads that will follow, emphasizing the rich history and mythos surrounding Robin Hood. The introduction highlights the legendary character as a complex symbol of the people's struggles against oppression, serving not only as a noble bandit but also as a champion of the downtrodden. Sidgwick discusses the various manifestations of Robin Hood throughout history and folklore, noting that while he may not be a historical figure, his stories have deeply embedded themselves in the cultural imagination of England. This prelude to the main ballads captures the essence of Robin Hood's popularity and the themes that will unfold in the subsequent narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBallads, English -- England -- Texts
653 _aRobin Hood (Legendary character) -- Poetry
653 _aOutlaws -- Poetry
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28744
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