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100	1		_aRitson, Joseph, _d1752-1803
245	1	0	_aRobin Hood : _bA collection of all the ancient poems, songs, and ballads, now extant, relative to that celebrated English outlaw. To which are prefixed historical anecdotes of his life.
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2018
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2018-04-05
508			_aProduced by MWS, RichardW, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. Music transcribed by Linda Cantoni. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)
520			_a"Robin Hood" by Joseph Ritson is a collection of ancient poems, songs, and ballads about the famed English outlaw written in the late 19th century. The text strives to compile all historical and literary fragments associated with Robin Hood, who is famously characterized as a noble brigand that robs the rich to assist the poor. This edition also includes notable wood engravings and etchings, which enhance the traditional tales of Robin Hood's adventures and his legendary companions like Little John and Maid Marian. The opening of the collection sets the stage for the legend of Robin Hood, presenting him as an outlaw of noble extraction who took to the forests, specifically Sherwood and Barnsdale, following his rejection from society due to a life of extravagance and debt. It discusses his transformation into a leader of a band of merry men, highlighting not only his quests for justice and notable battles against the oppressive forces of his time but also his moral code, one that forbids the taking of wealth from the poor. This introductory segment also touches on themes of camaraderie, the nature of heroism, and the romanticism surrounding Robin Hood’s life, suggesting that while historical accuracy may be elusive, the stories themselves have secured a beloved place in English folklore. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aSongs, English -- England -- Texts
653			_aBallads, English -- England -- Texts
653			_aRobin Hood (Legendary character) -- Poetry
653			_aOutlaws -- Poetry
700	1		_aBewick, Thomas, _d1753-1828
700	1		_aBuckman, Edwin, _d1841-1930
700	1		_aTourrier, Alfred Holst, _d1836?-1892
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56926
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