A Gest of Robyn Hode
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A Gest of Robyn Hode is one of the earliest surviving texts of the Robin Hood tales. Written in late Middle English poetic verse, it is an early example of an English language ballad, in which the ver
Engraving from 1887 edition of Ritson's Robin Hood.
Robin Hood, Little John and the Knight in the huntsman's hut. Engraving from 1887 edition of Ritson's Robin Hood.
The Gate Lodge at St Mary's Abbey, York
The Knight approaches the Abbot to pay his debt. Engraving from 1884 edition of Ritson's Robin Hood.
Robin Hood
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Robin Hood is a legendary heroic outlaw originally depicted in English folklore and subsequently featured in literature, theatre, and cinema. According to legend, he was a highly skilled archer and sw
A Gest of Robyn Hode
…A Gest of Robyn Hode (also known as A Lyttell Geste of Robyn Hode) is one of the earliest surviving texts of the Robin Hood tales. Written in late Middle English poetic verse, it is an early example of an English language ballad, in which the verses are grouped in quatrains…
15th-century print of Robin Hood on horseback
Robin Hood and Guy of Gisborne. Woodcut print by Thomas Bewick, 1832.
Douglas Fairbanks as Robin Hood; the sword he is depicted with was common in the oldest ballads.
Artist's impression of Robin Hood and Maid Marian