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ISBN: | 0895773902 (ISBN13: 9780895773906) |
Edition Language: | English |
Setting: | Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, England |
Paul Creswick
Hardcover | Pages: 318 pages Rating: 4 | 1329 Users | 91 Reviews
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Title | : | The Adventures of Robin Hood: An English Legend |
Author | : | Paul Creswick |
Book Format | : | Hardcover |
Book Edition | : | The World's Best Reading |
Pages | : | Pages: 318 pages |
Published | : | January 1st 1991 by Reader's Digest Association (first published 1902) |
Categories | : | Classics. Fiction. Historical. Historical Fiction. Adventure |
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This story right here was LEGENDARY. Get it? Because it's about a legend? Nevermind...This tale, published in 1902, is like taking a journey into the past. The language is beautiful old English, with words like forsooth, prithee, and belabor. But, holy cow, does Paul Creswick do an amazing job. From start to finish, I was engrossed by the story. I've actually never gone through the legend of Robin Hood before, save for the comedy movie that came out in the 90s, so this was essentially a new read for me. And what a read it was! I am eternally grateful for this book, for it got me through 2 days of no AC or power after Hurricane Irma.
The thing is, I wouldn't really recommend this book to just anyone. Now, if you're an accomplished reader who is looking for a one-of-a-kind tale of unmatched heroism and dastardly adventure, then I highly recommend this book. It may take a while for an untrained eye to get used to the old speech, but once you get it you'll cruise right through.
Two thumbs up.
P.S. The illustrations are incredible; each one is a masterpiece of art!
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Ratings: 4 From 1329 Users | 91 ReviewsCriticize Appertaining To Books The Adventures of Robin Hood: An English Legend
Great book.I've always really enjoyed books about Robin Hood, and I was excited to discover this one on Librivox a few years ago. After a quick Christmas break reread, I found that I still really enjoy this retelling. The author is creative and manages to include most of the famous legends about the outlaw.The story begins when Robin is just a youth, the son of a Forester. Before long, he has managed to make both the Sheriff of Nottingham, his daughter, and the Bishop of Hereford his lifelong enemies. On
Stephen King once claimed that if you had to look up the word for your writing, it was the wrong word. I am paraphrasing quite a bit with that, but I think I've communicated the gist of his words well enough. The book starts slowly and eventually does grip you in some places, but the author's use of "Ye Olden time" English does distract heavily from the story itself. You can just see him sitting there with a dictionary and a thesaurus, editing his manuscript again and again to find more archaic
Purchased this after a visit to Brandywine River Museum to see where NC Wyeth had his home and studio. The illustrations are by Wyeth in this version. Read it out loud to my grandsons this thanksgiving.
While the book's episodes are entertaining in themselves, and it is certainly interesting to see how the aspects of the Robin Hood legend that are emphasized in each retelling change with the era (in this particular version, the story is much more sympathetic to the upper classes, and we don't see a whole ton of the redistribution of wealth one usually associates with the classic outlaw), I think there are much better versions of the same story elsewhere. Creswick's characterizations are a touch
The legend lives onNot one of the best Robin Hood storys I have read. I wouldn't recommend it unless you have nothing eles.
Who doesn't love a book of adventure as the story of Robin Hood and his merry men is told and retold. Follow along for a great story.
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