Who was Robin Hood? Did he ever exist? Two eminent historians here piece together the evidence and illustrate, through a critical edition of the ballads, including fourteen of the earliest known, the development of the Robin Hood myth from his medieval portrayal as a common criminal through to his Victorian idealization as a rustic hero. A thorough and updated introduction ensures that this remains the most comprehensive guide to the subject available.
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Who was Robin Hood? Did he ever exist? Two eminent historians here piece together the evidence and illustrate, through a critical edition of the ballads, including fourteen of the earliest known, the development of the Robin Hood myth from his medieval portrayal as a common criminal through to his Victorian idealization as a rustic hero. A thorough and updated introduction ensures that this remains the most comprehensive guide to the subject available.
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Near Fine in very good + jacket. First edition, 1976. Cloth hardcover in dust jacket, 330 pp., clean unmarked text, Near Fine copy in Very Good+ dust jacket, a bit of straining to the rear inner hinge, minor soiling or discoloration to the outer pages, soil and discoloration to the dust jacket, rubbing and light wear to the tips and edges of the dust jacket including a bit of creasing.