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The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood by Howard Pyle
5.0
“After this no man spake more, but each munched away at his bread and cheese lustily, with ever and anon a pull at the beer”
Now that is what I’m talking about!!!
Robin Hood and co do truly have many merry adventures. Most of the tales within don’t really progress the plot or have high stakes, but instead follow our heroes through humorous adventures and misadventures. Here we see Robin Hood as a sly prankster, as willing to laugh at himself as any other.
However, when the stakes do get raised, the author does a fine job at building an exciting adventure story. The ending is especially brilliant.
This book is aimed at youngsters and it’s easy to see why. Despite his outlaw status Robin Hood is a very positive role model. The prose is rich and poetic and will serve excellently as an introduction to reading classics written in the 19th century. I don’t think the humor will land as well for adults but this is still worth reading for the language, imagery, and beautiful ending. Also, if you’ve ever wondered who actually are Robin Hood and his merry men, this is a great introduction.
Now that is what I’m talking about!!!
Robin Hood and co do truly have many merry adventures. Most of the tales within don’t really progress the plot or have high stakes, but instead follow our heroes through humorous adventures and misadventures. Here we see Robin Hood as a sly prankster, as willing to laugh at himself as any other.
However, when the stakes do get raised, the author does a fine job at building an exciting adventure story. The ending is especially brilliant.
This book is aimed at youngsters and it’s easy to see why. Despite his outlaw status Robin Hood is a very positive role model. The prose is rich and poetic and will serve excellently as an introduction to reading classics written in the 19th century. I don’t think the humor will land as well for adults but this is still worth reading for the language, imagery, and beautiful ending. Also, if you’ve ever wondered who actually are Robin Hood and his merry men, this is a great introduction.