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"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.) ... Read more Show less

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Author	Sidgwick, Frank, 1879-1939
LoC No.	13000309
Title	Ballads of Robin Hood and other Outlaws Popular Ballads of the Olden Times - Fourth Series
Credits	Produced by Louise Hope, Paul Murray and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net
Reading Level	Reading ease score: 87.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language	English
LoC Class	PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject	Ballads, English -- England -- Texts
Subject	Robin Hood (Legendary character) -- Poetry
Subject	Outlaws -- Poetry
Category	Text
eBook-No.	28744
ISBN (HTML)	979-8-238-28744-7
Release Date	May 10, 2009
Last Update	Jan 5, 2021
Copyright	Public domain in the USA.
Downloads	1482 downloads in the last 30 days.

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