![]() ![]() In 1354, farther north in Northamptonshire, there is a record of an imprisoned man named “Robin Hood” who was awaiting trial. The previous year there had been a reference to “William, son of Robert le Fevere member of a band of outlaws”-believed to be the same person. In 1262, in southern England, there is a similar mention of a man called William Robehod in Berkshire. It cites the expropriation of the property of one Robin Hood, described as a fugitive. ![]() One of the oldest references he found is in a 1226 court register from Yorkshire, England. Historian and archivist Joseph Hunter discovered that many different Robin Hoods dotted the history of medieval England, often with variant spellings. Even so, the idea that he stole from the rich to give to the poor only becomes a character trait from the 16th century onward. (See also: Traveling through unfettered Yorkshire.)įrom the outset, Robin Hood was depicted as a rebel who pitted himself against authority. With each new iteration, the Robin Hood legend would absorb new characters, settings, and traits-evolving into the familiar legend of today. As the centuries passed, the tale of Robin Hood evolved as England evolved. The earliest versions would be almost unrecognizable when compared to the green-clad, bow-wielding Robin Hood of today. When the story is traced back to its 14th-century beginnings, the figure of Robin Hood changes with time. His name can be found all over the English map: Robin Hood’s Cave and Robin Hood’s Stoop in Derbyshire Robin Hood’s Well in Barnsdale Forest, Yorkshire and Robin Hood’s Bay, also in Yorkshire. Like the roots of Sherwood Forest, the origins of the Robin Hood story extend deep into English history. (See also: Medieval cave tunnels revealed as never before.) The story has been around for centuries, but its most familiar elements are also the most recent additions. Set in England during the reign of King Richard the Lionheart, the adventures of Robin Hood follow the noble thief as he woos the beautiful Maid Marian and thwarts the evil Sheriff of Nottingham. Based on the original ballads and tales, The Legend of Robin Hood: Outlaw speaks today with a rich and powerful voice, one that urges everyone to stand up and fight oppression, bigotry, and fear.Stealing from the rich to give to the poor, Robin Hood and his Merry Men are a permanent part of popular culture. In a time when the world suffers from dwindling resources, income inequality, the tyranny of the rich, and forces far beyond the control of common people, Robin Hood is a lasting symbol in these dark and frightening times. Originally conceived centuries ago, the Legend of Robin Hood is as timeless and as powerful now as it was during the Middle Ages. But instead of ghosts and goblins, Rob finds a community oppressed by cruelty, one that he vows to lead towards a better life. After a personal tragedy in which he loses his home, his family, and his title, Rob escapes into the deep vastness of Sherwood Forest, a foreboding place, known to be haunted. ![]() When Robert of Locksley returns home from the Crusades after fighting alongside King Richard, he finds his home and its people crushed under the fist of the Sheriff of Nottingham and the despotic Prince John. The Legend of Robin Hood, Book 1 by John E. ![]()
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