Project Gutenberg 2009-05-10 Public domain in the USA. 1000 Sidgwick, Frank 1879 1939 Steward, B. D. 13000309 Ballads of Robin Hood and other Outlaws Popular Ballads of the Olden Times - Fourth Series Produced by Louise Hope, Paul Murray and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Ballads of Robin Hood and other Outlaws" by Frank Sidgwick is a collection of traditional English ballads likely compiled in the early 20th century. This anthology focuses on the legendary figure of Robin Hood, a heroic outlaw known for his acts of generosity towards the poor and his defiance against corrupt authority figures, particularly the Sheriff of Nottingham. The book explores the myths and stories surrounding Robin Hood and other outlaws, providing insight into their cultural significance in English folklore. The opening of the anthology sets up the framework for the ballads that will follow, emphasizing the rich history and mythos surrounding Robin Hood. The introduction highlights the legendary character as a complex symbol of the people's struggles against oppression, serving not only as a noble bandit but also as a champion of the downtrodden. Sidgwick discusses the various manifestations of Robin Hood throughout history and folklore, noting that while he may not be a historical figure, his stories have deeply embedded themselves in the cultural imagination of England. This prelude to the main ballads captures the essence of Robin Hood's popularity and the themes that will unfold in the subsequent narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 87.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Ballads, English -- England -- Texts Robin Hood (Legendary character) -- Poetry Outlaws -- Poetry PR Text Category: Poetry Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: British Literature 442831 2025-08-12T04:05:47.899057 text/html 453781 2021-01-05T01:43:19 text/html 248623 2025-08-12T04:06:01.718978 application/epub+zip 249664 2025-08-12T04:05:52.112982 application/epub+zip 205246 2025-08-12T04:05:50.306052 application/epub+zip 583581 2025-08-12T04:06:07.064921 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 632288 2025-08-12T04:06:00.317945 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 525325 2022-09-13T10:54:23.426932 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 297599 2025-08-12T04:05:45.430033 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 297551 2021-01-05T01:43:19 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 289521 2021-01-05T01:43:19 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 289801 2021-01-05T01:43:19 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22567 2025-08-12T04:06:07.387986 application/rdf+xml 17791 2025-08-12T04:05:50.868018 image/jpeg 3940 2025-08-12T04:05:50.584027 image/jpeg 107042 2021-01-05T01:43:19 application/octet-stream application/zip 106024 2021-01-05T01:43:19 application/octet-stream application/zip 159115 2021-01-05T01:43:19 application/octet-stream application/zip 105689 2021-01-05T01:43:19 application/octet-stream application/zip 235168 2025-08-12T04:05:47.935026 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog