ISBN:
9780415236508
,
0415236509
,
9781135128814
,
0415239001
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (273 p)
Edition:
3rd ed
Parallel Title:
Print version The Outlaws of Medieval Legend
DDC:
398.352
Keywords:
Romances, English
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Romances, English History and criticism
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Outlaws History To 1500
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Social history Medieval, 500-1500
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Robin Hood (Legendary character)
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Outlaws in literature
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Legends
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English literature History and criticism Middle English, 1100-1500
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Robin Hood (Legendary character) in literature
;
Ballads, English History and criticism
;
Romances, English
;
Electronic books
;
England Social conditions 1066-1485
;
Electronic books
;
Electronic books
Abstract:
Wonderfully written and beautifully presented , The Outlaws of Medieval Legend brings the popular heroes of the Middle-Ages to life. Featuring both famous - Robin Hood and William Wallace - and now forgotten rogues such as Gamelyn and Fulke Fitzwarin, this book explains the popularity of these semi-mythical figures, and how their stories appealed to the common people of the Middle Ages.Long unavailable, and now featuring a new introduction from the author, this is the perfect book for anyone with a fondness for medieval history and folklore
Description / Table of Contents:
Cover; The Outlaws of Medieval Legend; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; PREFACE TO THE NEW EDITION; PREFACE; INTRODUCTION TO THE SECOND EDITION; INTRODUCTION: SOME RECANTATIONS; I. THE MATTER OF THE GREENWOOD; II. THE STORY OF HEREWARD; III. THE HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF THE HEREWARD LEGEND; IV. THE ROMANCE OF FULK FITZWARIN; V. THE ROMANCE OF EUSTACE THE MONK; VI. WILLIAM WALLACE AND THE SCOTTISH OUTLAWS; VII. THE TALE OF GAMELYN; VIII. THE ROBIN HOOD BALLADS (I); IX. THE ROBIN HOOD BALLADS (II); X. THE HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF THE ROBIN HOOD BALLADS
Description / Table of Contents:
XI. THE OUTLAW BALLAD AS AN EXPRESSION OF PEASANT DISCONTENTXII. THE HISTORICITY OF ROBIN HOOD; XIII. THE OUTLAW IN HISTORY; XIV. CONCLUSIONS; APPENDICES:; I. THE SUPPOSED MYTHOLOGICAL ORIGIN OF THE ROBIN HOOD LEGEND; II. SOURCES AND BIBLIOGRAPHY; III. ADDITIONAL BIBLIOGRAPHY; IV. ROBIN HOOD IN RECENT HISTORICAL WRITING (1977-86): A POSTSCRIPT; INDEX
Description / Table of Contents:
The matter of the GreenwoodThe story of Hereward -- The historical background of the Hereward legend -- The romance of Fulk Fitzwarin -- The romance of Eustace the monk -- William Wallace and the Scottish outlaws -- The tale of Gamelyn -- The Robin Hood ballads (I) -- The Robin Hood ballads (II) -- The historical background of the Robin Hood ballads -- The outlaw ballad as an expression of peasant discontent -- The historicity of Robin Hood -- The outlaw in history -- Conclusions.
Note:
Description based upon print version of record
