The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood facts for kids
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| Author | Howard Pyle |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature, historical fiction |
| Published | 1883 (Scribner's) |
| Pages | 192 |
The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood of Great Renown in Nottinghamshire is an exciting adventure book. It was written in 1883 by an American author named Howard Pyle. This book tells the famous stories of Robin Hood, a legendary English hero.
Robin Hood was known as an "outlaw," which meant he lived outside the law. He lived in Sherwood Forest with his loyal group of friends, called the Merry Men. Pyle's book brings together many old tales about Robin Hood. He made them into one clear story. The book uses a special "old English" style of language. This helps it feel like a classic adventure. It was also written especially for young readers.
Contents
Discovering Robin Hood's Adventures
This book was very important for Robin Hood stories. It gave them a fresh, new direction. Many writers, artists, and filmmakers later used Pyle's ideas. His version helped make Robin Hood even more popular. It shaped how people imagined Robin Hood for many years.
Who is Robin Hood?
The story begins with Robin Hood becoming an outlaw. This happens after he has a disagreement with some foresters. Foresters were people who managed the king's forests. After this, Robin Hood has many exciting adventures. He often finds himself in tricky situations with the law.
Meeting the Merry Men
Each chapter in the book shares a different tale. You'll read about Robin gathering his Merry Men. These are his loyal friends who join him in Sherwood Forest. He also stands up against unfair authorities. Robin always tries to help people who are in need.
Famous Story Moments
Many well-known Robin Hood stories appear in this book. You can read about Little John winning a staff fight against Robin. There's also the tale of Friar Tuck outsmarting Robin. Another popular story is how Robin works with Allan-a-Dale. These adventures show Robin's cleverness and bravery.
The End of the Adventures
In the end, something big happens for Robin and his men. King Richard the Lionheart returns to England. He decides to forgive Robin and his group. This means Robin and his Merry Men are no longer outlaws. They even join the king's own group of followers. This makes the Sheriff of Nottingham very unhappy. The Sheriff was Robin's main enemy.
