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Robin Hood the Outlaw
Welcome once again to Sherwood Forest~
The adventures that flowed into novels from the pen of Alexandre Dumas are well known. Less known today are his tales of Robin Hood. It is our pleasure to provide these two old works to a new reading public: electronic book readers. Prince of Thieves and Robin Hood the Outlaw have virtually disappeared from bookshelves; they are now virtual books, accessible to the world from the Reginetta Press.
Robin Hood the Outlaw continues the adventures begun by Robin Hood in Dumas' Prince of Thieves. Read more of Robin and Marian's romance, and learn of Robin's unlucky betrayal by a woman; of Robin's valiant leadership of the Merrie Men including Little John, Will Scarlett and Friar Tuck;and their battles against Baron Fitz-Alwine, the Sheriff of Nottingham and Prince John. Robin bows to King Richard Coeur-de-Lion, and outwits numerous wealthy ecclesiastics.
The adventures that flowed into novels from the pen of Alexandre Dumas are well known. Less known today are his tales of Robin Hood. It is our pleasure to provide these two old works to a new reading public: electronic book readers. Prince of Thieves and Robin Hood the Outlaw have virtually disappeared from bookshelves; they are now virtual books, accessible to the world from the Reginetta Press.
Robin Hood the Outlaw continues the adventures begun by Robin Hood in Dumas' Prince of Thieves. Read more of Robin and Marian's romance, and learn of Robin's unlucky betrayal by a woman; of Robin's valiant leadership of the Merrie Men including Little John, Will Scarlett and Friar Tuck;and their battles against Baron Fitz-Alwine, the Sheriff of Nottingham and Prince John. Robin bows to King Richard Coeur-de-Lion, and outwits numerous wealthy ecclesiastics.
207 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 15, 2014
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Alexandre Dumas
6,406 books13k followersThis note regards Alexandre Dumas, père, the father of Alexandre Dumas, fils (son). For the son, see Alexandre Dumas fils.
Alexandre Dumas père, born Alexandre Dumas Davy de la Pailleterie, was a towering figure of 19th-century French literature whose historical novels and adventure tales earned global renown. Best known for The Three Musketeers, The Count of Monte Cristo, and other swashbuckling epics, Dumas crafted stories filled with daring heroes, dramatic twists, and vivid historical backdrops. His works, often serialized and immensely popular with the public, helped shape the modern adventure genre and remain enduring staples of world literature.
Dumas was the son of Thomas-Alexandre Dumas, a celebrated general in Revolutionary France and the highest-ranking man of African descent in a European army at the time. His father’s early death left the family in poverty, but Dumas’s upbringing was nonetheless marked by strong personal ambition and a deep admiration for his father’s achievements. He moved to Paris as a young man and began his literary career writing for the theatre, quickly rising to prominence in the Romantic movement with successful plays like Henri III et sa cour and Antony.
In the 1840s, Dumas turned increasingly toward prose fiction, particularly serialized novels, which reached vast audiences through French newspapers. His collaboration with Auguste Maquet, a skilled plotter and historian, proved fruitful. While Maquet drafted outlines and conducted research, Dumas infused the narratives with flair, dialogue, and color. The result was a string of literary triumphs, including The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo, both published in 1844. These novels exemplified Dumas’s flair for suspenseful pacing, memorable characters, and grand themes of justice, loyalty, and revenge.
The D’Artagnan Romances—The Three Musketeers, Twenty Years After, and The Vicomte of Bragelonne—cemented his fame. They follow the adventures of the titular Gascon hero and his comrades Athos, Porthos, and Aramis, blending historical fact and fiction into richly imagined narratives. The Count of Monte Cristo offered a darker, more introspective tale of betrayal and retribution, with intricate plotting and a deeply philosophical core.
Dumas was also active in journalism and theater. He founded the Théâtre Historique in Paris, which staged dramatizations of his own novels. A prolific and energetic writer, he is estimated to have written or co-written over 100,000 pages of fiction, plays, memoirs, travel books, and essays. He also had a strong interest in food and published a massive culinary encyclopedia, Le Grand Dictionnaire de cuisine, filled with recipes, anecdotes, and reflections on gastronomy.
Despite his enormous success, Dumas was frequently plagued by financial troubles. He led a lavish lifestyle, building the ornate Château de Monte-Cristo near Paris, employing large staffs, and supporting many friends and relatives. His generosity and appetite for life often outpaced his income, leading to mounting debts. Still, his creative drive rarely waned.
Dumas’s mixed-race background was a source of both pride and tension in his life. He was outspoken about his heritage and used his platform to address race and injustice. In his novel Georges, he explored issues of colonialism and identity through a Creole protagonist. Though he encountered racism, he refused to be silenced, famously replying to a racial insult by pointing to his ancestry and achievements with dignity and wit.
Later in life, Dumas continued writing and traveling, spending time in Belgium, Italy, and Russia. He supported nationalist causes, particularly Italian unification, and even founded a newspaper to advocate for Giuseppe Garibaldi. Though his popularity waned somewhat in his final years, his literary legacy grew steadily. He wrote in a style that was accessible, entertaining, and emotionally reso
Alexandre Dumas père, born Alexandre Dumas Davy de la Pailleterie, was a towering figure of 19th-century French literature whose historical novels and adventure tales earned global renown. Best known for The Three Musketeers, The Count of Monte Cristo, and other swashbuckling epics, Dumas crafted stories filled with daring heroes, dramatic twists, and vivid historical backdrops. His works, often serialized and immensely popular with the public, helped shape the modern adventure genre and remain enduring staples of world literature.
Dumas was the son of Thomas-Alexandre Dumas, a celebrated general in Revolutionary France and the highest-ranking man of African descent in a European army at the time. His father’s early death left the family in poverty, but Dumas’s upbringing was nonetheless marked by strong personal ambition and a deep admiration for his father’s achievements. He moved to Paris as a young man and began his literary career writing for the theatre, quickly rising to prominence in the Romantic movement with successful plays like Henri III et sa cour and Antony.
In the 1840s, Dumas turned increasingly toward prose fiction, particularly serialized novels, which reached vast audiences through French newspapers. His collaboration with Auguste Maquet, a skilled plotter and historian, proved fruitful. While Maquet drafted outlines and conducted research, Dumas infused the narratives with flair, dialogue, and color. The result was a string of literary triumphs, including The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo, both published in 1844. These novels exemplified Dumas’s flair for suspenseful pacing, memorable characters, and grand themes of justice, loyalty, and revenge.
The D’Artagnan Romances—The Three Musketeers, Twenty Years After, and The Vicomte of Bragelonne—cemented his fame. They follow the adventures of the titular Gascon hero and his comrades Athos, Porthos, and Aramis, blending historical fact and fiction into richly imagined narratives. The Count of Monte Cristo offered a darker, more introspective tale of betrayal and retribution, with intricate plotting and a deeply philosophical core.
Dumas was also active in journalism and theater. He founded the Théâtre Historique in Paris, which staged dramatizations of his own novels. A prolific and energetic writer, he is estimated to have written or co-written over 100,000 pages of fiction, plays, memoirs, travel books, and essays. He also had a strong interest in food and published a massive culinary encyclopedia, Le Grand Dictionnaire de cuisine, filled with recipes, anecdotes, and reflections on gastronomy.
Despite his enormous success, Dumas was frequently plagued by financial troubles. He led a lavish lifestyle, building the ornate Château de Monte-Cristo near Paris, employing large staffs, and supporting many friends and relatives. His generosity and appetite for life often outpaced his income, leading to mounting debts. Still, his creative drive rarely waned.
Dumas’s mixed-race background was a source of both pride and tension in his life. He was outspoken about his heritage and used his platform to address race and injustice. In his novel Georges, he explored issues of colonialism and identity through a Creole protagonist. Though he encountered racism, he refused to be silenced, famously replying to a racial insult by pointing to his ancestry and achievements with dignity and wit.
Later in life, Dumas continued writing and traveling, spending time in Belgium, Italy, and Russia. He supported nationalist causes, particularly Italian unification, and even founded a newspaper to advocate for Giuseppe Garibaldi. Though his popularity waned somewhat in his final years, his literary legacy grew steadily. He wrote in a style that was accessible, entertaining, and emotionally reso
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November 21, 2025
The awesomeness of Dumas and the awesomeness of Robin Hood unfortunately seem to have cancelled each other out.
February 21, 2020
The second installment of Alexandre Dumas’ take on Robin Hood. I was amazed with the first one: a couple hundred years old and it remains fresh! This one is… less amazing. Not as daring, not as much action, a lot of “Robin did the usual, bringing whichever rich upper class prig to his lair, feeding him dinner, and then charging him all his money for the dinner.” It was still worth reading, and some things definitely stuck out:
The first third of the book contains more marriages than you can shake a stick at. Dumas conspires to find the limit on how many of the merry men can plausibly get married on the same day. And then halfway throught the book: even more marriages! There definitely weren’t enough in the first third.
There’s a token attempt to weave the kind of relationship complexity that enriched the first one, such as Baron I’Lane’s arrangement for his daughter to marry Baron Northborough out from under her betrothal to Allan A Dale on the same day he captures and tries to hang Will Scarlet, so Robin has to rescue both Allan and stop the wedding on the same day at the same time. Most wedding days have a post-lunch lull, which I guess the Baron was attempting to fill with an execution?
I don’t remember the first volume having such an emphasis on the enmity between the Saxons and the Normans. It probably was a big part of the original stories. I think most Robin Hood stories would work better if that dynamic were still involved.
Guy of Gisbourne doesn’t get much time in this version. I was a little surprised, but that’s the fun of having different versions: there’s a lot of material, and the creator gets to emphasize what they like most.
I don’t remember most Robin Hood tales handling his decline and death. It was a little painful to read, but also very relevant to a story about his life. We *should* think about what Robin Hood might do as he gets older. I just didn’t realize a stint as a fisherman was going to be it.
After listing so many distinctive aspects to this volume, I’m thinking maybe it is as fresh a take on the legend as the first.
The first third of the book contains more marriages than you can shake a stick at. Dumas conspires to find the limit on how many of the merry men can plausibly get married on the same day. And then halfway throught the book: even more marriages! There definitely weren’t enough in the first third.
There’s a token attempt to weave the kind of relationship complexity that enriched the first one, such as Baron I’Lane’s arrangement for his daughter to marry Baron Northborough out from under her betrothal to Allan A Dale on the same day he captures and tries to hang Will Scarlet, so Robin has to rescue both Allan and stop the wedding on the same day at the same time. Most wedding days have a post-lunch lull, which I guess the Baron was attempting to fill with an execution?
I don’t remember the first volume having such an emphasis on the enmity between the Saxons and the Normans. It probably was a big part of the original stories. I think most Robin Hood stories would work better if that dynamic were still involved.
Guy of Gisbourne doesn’t get much time in this version. I was a little surprised, but that’s the fun of having different versions: there’s a lot of material, and the creator gets to emphasize what they like most.
I don’t remember most Robin Hood tales handling his decline and death. It was a little painful to read, but also very relevant to a story about his life. We *should* think about what Robin Hood might do as he gets older. I just didn’t realize a stint as a fisherman was going to be it.
After listing so many distinctive aspects to this volume, I’m thinking maybe it is as fresh a take on the legend as the first.
March 9, 2020
"Ho for the good green wood! Ho for brave Robin Hood!"
The adventures that flowed from the pen of Alexandre Dumas are well loved. Less known today are his tales of Robin Hood. It is our pleasure to provide these two old works to a new public: readers of the 21st Century. English versions of "The Prince of Thieves" and "Robin Hood the Outlaw" have virtually disappeared from bookshelves; they are now edited, corrected, and made accessible to the world in print and e-formats, by the Reginetta Press.
This volume continues the story begun in "The Prince of Thieves." Read more of Robin and Marian's romance, and learn of Robin's unlucky betrayal by a woman; of Robin's valiant leadership of the Merrie Men including Little John, Will Scarlett, and Friar Tuck; their battles against the Sheriff of Nottingham ─ and the craven Prince John. Outwitting crafty ecclesiastics along the way, Robin at last bows to King Richard Coeur-de-Lion.
Retold in Alfred Allinson’s lush translation from the original French, the hero’s adventure winds to a stirring conclusion.
The adventures that flowed from the pen of Alexandre Dumas are well loved. Less known today are his tales of Robin Hood. It is our pleasure to provide these two old works to a new public: readers of the 21st Century. English versions of "The Prince of Thieves" and "Robin Hood the Outlaw" have virtually disappeared from bookshelves; they are now edited, corrected, and made accessible to the world in print and e-formats, by the Reginetta Press.
This volume continues the story begun in "The Prince of Thieves." Read more of Robin and Marian's romance, and learn of Robin's unlucky betrayal by a woman; of Robin's valiant leadership of the Merrie Men including Little John, Will Scarlett, and Friar Tuck; their battles against the Sheriff of Nottingham ─ and the craven Prince John. Outwitting crafty ecclesiastics along the way, Robin at last bows to King Richard Coeur-de-Lion.
Retold in Alfred Allinson’s lush translation from the original French, the hero’s adventure winds to a stirring conclusion.
July 2, 2017
I liked the second volume a lot less than the first. I thought that this one was concentrating too much on the various love interest of the brotherhood. Actions were very few and very quick so I did not find the same atmosphere as in the other one or the Three Musketeers. But it felt a bit like the second volume of TTM... In both case the second book focus a lot more on love interest while the first is more set on actions.
April 28, 2026
If you love the mythos of Robin Hood, you owe it to yourself to read the Robin Hood duology by Alexandre Dumas.
This 2nd book in the series was nothing short of incredible. Filled with love, adventure and of course merriment, I found myself falling in love with Robin and his band of outlaws even more (which is saying something). But It’s not simply a lighthearted romp through the forest, there’s pain and sorrow here as well. It’s just beautiful and perfect.
This 2nd book in the series was nothing short of incredible. Filled with love, adventure and of course merriment, I found myself falling in love with Robin and his band of outlaws even more (which is saying something). But It’s not simply a lighthearted romp through the forest, there’s pain and sorrow here as well. It’s just beautiful and perfect.
March 31, 2026
Lo definirei meno dinamico del primo, forse meno avvincente: Robin è ormai un fuorilegge rispettato, vive con la sua banda a Sherwood e si scontra con lo sceriffo di Nottingham e i suoi uomini. La cosa che mi ha sorpresa più di tutte è il finale, davvero inaspettato.
July 2, 2017
Quel dommage qu'il n'y a pas de trame dramatique, que les personnages n'aient pas d'enjeux, que certains évènements pourtant prometteurs soient balayés en deux pages et que l'on a l'impression d'une succession de contes sur Robin sans grand intérêt. Les dernières pages montrent pourtant la qualité que peut avoir l'écriture de Dumas, mais ça ne rachète pas le reste ! Lecture sans grand intérêt si ce n'est de montrer d'autres aspects de la légende de Robin.
July 10, 2016
Robin Hood, il mio primo idolo d'infanzia... e non riesco a credere di aver aspettato fino ad ora per leggere questo libro. Le differenze rispetto alle altre versioni della storia sono tante ma di poco conto, perchè alla fine in ognuna di loro rimangono in primo piano i concetti di giustizia e di speranza. Tuttavia è Dumas che più di tutti fa comprendere la grandezza del personaggio.
December 20, 2024
Robin Hood (se è esistito) è stato più comunista di Lenin, Mao Tse Tung, Fidel e Ho Chi Minh messi insieme e quasi mille anni prima!
Però venendo egli dai bassifondi ha tratti di razzismo, pregiudizio, anticlericalismo, superstizione, soprattutto brigantaggio! Lui e la sua banda vivono di truffe ed hanno atteggiamenti mafiosi, ma tutto è loro concesso perché aiutano i poveri.
Il fatto più incongruente è che Robin Hood fu (e per alcuni ancora è) un eroe comunista per il popolo che ha inventato e diffuso il capitalismo come solo e unico modello societario.
La storia è un insieme di leggende raccolte e ben organizzate riguardanti Robin Hood.
Però venendo egli dai bassifondi ha tratti di razzismo, pregiudizio, anticlericalismo, superstizione, soprattutto brigantaggio! Lui e la sua banda vivono di truffe ed hanno atteggiamenti mafiosi, ma tutto è loro concesso perché aiutano i poveri.
Il fatto più incongruente è che Robin Hood fu (e per alcuni ancora è) un eroe comunista per il popolo che ha inventato e diffuso il capitalismo come solo e unico modello societario.
La storia è un insieme di leggende raccolte e ben organizzate riguardanti Robin Hood.
July 14, 2026
DOVEROSSISIMA PREMESSA:
Io non ho letto questa edizione. Purtroppo siccome l'edizione di newton compton che ho letto che narra la seconda parte della storia di Robin Hood è stata inserita nelle diverse edizioni del primo libro ho dovuto cercare qualcosa che ne facesse le veci. Pertanto qualsiasi cosa scriverò a riguardo, non concerne questa specifica edizione bensì la seguente:
ISBN: 978-8854176416, cercherò di inserire anche la foto della copertina se mi riesce
RECENSIONE:
Lo stile è molto diverso dalla prima parte della storia, ciononostante è molto godibile da leggere anche se mi sembra doveroso far notare i diversi errori. Io posso soprassedere al diverso adattamento dei nomi dei personaggi, è legittimo. Tuttavia se un personaggio si chiama Albert/Halbert che viene abbreviato in Al/Hal io non posso trovarmi scritto "Hai". Questo per fare un esempio, diverse volte mi sono trovata parole con lettere a caso all'interno, H maiuscole al posto di una doppia L, o al posto di apostrofi e così via. Non credo fosse una scelta stilistica, nel qual caso sarebbe stato opportuno scriverlo da qualche parte. Invece sono state molto apprezzate le note al testo, di cui io sono grande fan. Ho adorato sapere che dal settimo capitolo è stato tratto il film sette spose per sette fratelli - da sempre uno dei miei film di natale preferiti -; così come ho adorato sapere se qualcosa era storicamente accurato o meno.
Oltre alle numerose scorribande di Robin Hood, in questo libro viene narrata anche la fine di Marian, la sua, di Little John e degli allegri compagni. Se la morte di Marian mi ha lasciata triste, quella di Robin mi ha fatto davvero versare qualche lacrima. Non ricordo nemmeno l'ultima volta che ho pianto per un libro.
In ogni caso sono felice di aver finalmente letto la storia di Robin Hood, che è per me, da sempre, un personaggio molto interessante e che mi è sempre piaciuto.
Io non ho letto questa edizione. Purtroppo siccome l'edizione di newton compton che ho letto che narra la seconda parte della storia di Robin Hood è stata inserita nelle diverse edizioni del primo libro ho dovuto cercare qualcosa che ne facesse le veci. Pertanto qualsiasi cosa scriverò a riguardo, non concerne questa specifica edizione bensì la seguente:
ISBN: 978-8854176416, cercherò di inserire anche la foto della copertina se mi riesce
RECENSIONE:
Lo stile è molto diverso dalla prima parte della storia, ciononostante è molto godibile da leggere anche se mi sembra doveroso far notare i diversi errori. Io posso soprassedere al diverso adattamento dei nomi dei personaggi, è legittimo. Tuttavia se un personaggio si chiama Albert/Halbert che viene abbreviato in Al/Hal io non posso trovarmi scritto "Hai". Questo per fare un esempio, diverse volte mi sono trovata parole con lettere a caso all'interno, H maiuscole al posto di una doppia L, o al posto di apostrofi e così via. Non credo fosse una scelta stilistica, nel qual caso sarebbe stato opportuno scriverlo da qualche parte. Invece sono state molto apprezzate le note al testo, di cui io sono grande fan. Ho adorato sapere che dal settimo capitolo è stato tratto il film sette spose per sette fratelli - da sempre uno dei miei film di natale preferiti -; così come ho adorato sapere se qualcosa era storicamente accurato o meno.
Oltre alle numerose scorribande di Robin Hood, in questo libro viene narrata anche la fine di Marian, la sua, di Little John e degli allegri compagni. Se la morte di Marian mi ha lasciata triste, quella di Robin mi ha fatto davvero versare qualche lacrima. Non ricordo nemmeno l'ultima volta che ho pianto per un libro.
In ogni caso sono felice di aver finalmente letto la storia di Robin Hood, che è per me, da sempre, un personaggio molto interessante e che mi è sempre piaciuto.
April 4, 2026
I should learn that posthumously published works went unpublished for a reason. Although sections are beautifully written, it is Alexandre Dumas after all, there are portions that add little to the narrative (the marriages of the Gamwell brothers being the most noteworthy). There are characters that are not fully utilized, primarily Friar Tuck. The books do not have the detail and polish I love in the other Dumas works I have read, The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers.
I did thoroughly enjoy the last couple chapters. They are lyrically written and provide a unique conclusion to the tales.
I did thoroughly enjoy the last couple chapters. They are lyrically written and provide a unique conclusion to the tales.
February 12, 2026
1 1/5. Felt very repetative
January 6, 2023
Je ne savais pas que Dumas, Père, avait écrit sur Robin Hood, et non plus que ce livre-ci c'est le deuxième dû par. Donc, mon revu viens après que j'écoute le premier, et peut-être aussi une deuxième écoute de celui-ci.
À terminer, ce revu, bientôt ...
Je l'ecoute, bien lu par Cocotte ici: https://www.litteratureaudio.com/livr..."
January 5, 2023 –
40.0% "se marier est obligatoire ... les riches ont besoin de chair à canon !
/
marriage is obligatory ... the rich need cannon fodder!"
January 5, 2023 –
55.0% "Interesant: c'est un peu comment le retur du Chevalier sans tete des histoires du Roi Artur...
/
Interesing: it's a bit like the return of the Headless Knight from the stories of King Arthur..."
January 5, 2023 –
59.0% "Le roi regard et mesure les belles femmes et fille, c'est stupide. Est-ce que nous sommes des chevaux, faites pour passer devant les hommes pour faire voir notre beauté, et non pour avoir des pensées, des idées, des projets propres, dignes d'etre cru intelligentes ?"
January 5, 2023 –
93.0% "tire d'arc aux fleche aux mort, tout comme le Roi Artur
/
an arrow loosed at the time of death, just like King Arthur"
January 6, 2023 –
99.0% "Oops ! Je ne savais pas que ce livre etait le 'sequel' aux premier: Robin Hood, Le Prince des voleurs, lu par Cocotte.
https://www.litteratureaudio.com/livr..."
À terminer, ce revu, bientôt ...
Je l'ecoute, bien lu par Cocotte ici: https://www.litteratureaudio.com/livr..."
January 5, 2023 –
40.0% "se marier est obligatoire ... les riches ont besoin de chair à canon !
/
marriage is obligatory ... the rich need cannon fodder!"
January 5, 2023 –
55.0% "Interesant: c'est un peu comment le retur du Chevalier sans tete des histoires du Roi Artur...
/
Interesing: it's a bit like the return of the Headless Knight from the stories of King Arthur..."
January 5, 2023 –
59.0% "Le roi regard et mesure les belles femmes et fille, c'est stupide. Est-ce que nous sommes des chevaux, faites pour passer devant les hommes pour faire voir notre beauté, et non pour avoir des pensées, des idées, des projets propres, dignes d'etre cru intelligentes ?"
January 5, 2023 –
93.0% "tire d'arc aux fleche aux mort, tout comme le Roi Artur
/
an arrow loosed at the time of death, just like King Arthur"
January 6, 2023 –
99.0% "Oops ! Je ne savais pas que ce livre etait le 'sequel' aux premier: Robin Hood, Le Prince des voleurs, lu par Cocotte.
https://www.litteratureaudio.com/livr..."
August 6, 2023
En tant que grande adepte des péripéties du fameux hors-la-loi depuis ma plus tendre enfance, je ne pouvais que poser mon dévolu sur ce roman, écrit qui plus est par Alexandre Dumas ! Quelle joie de retrouver mes personnages préférés, d'en découvrir de nouveaux, et de suivre leurs aventures tout en découvrant leurs états d'âmes un peu plus en profondeur !
Comme je le pensais, ce fut une excellente lecture, et je ne suis pas déçue ! J'ai pu retrouver cet état d'esprit qui m'était si cher, un esprit d'aventure, de justice, de loyauté et de savoir-vivre :)
Je pense que ce livre avait tout pour devenir mon favori de tout les temps, néanmoins certaines longueurs et répétitions me font mettre quatre étoiles. Il n'en reste pas moins que ce livre gardera une place spéciale dans mon cœur, et si quelques détails sont à améliorer, j'ai savouré chaque pages et il me tarde de m'y replonger pour une prochaine relecture !
Je n'ai malheureusement pas trouvé mon édition Slatkine sur Goodreads, qui était tout simplement magnifique
Comme je le pensais, ce fut une excellente lecture, et je ne suis pas déçue ! J'ai pu retrouver cet état d'esprit qui m'était si cher, un esprit d'aventure, de justice, de loyauté et de savoir-vivre :)
Je pense que ce livre avait tout pour devenir mon favori de tout les temps, néanmoins certaines longueurs et répétitions me font mettre quatre étoiles. Il n'en reste pas moins que ce livre gardera une place spéciale dans mon cœur, et si quelques détails sont à améliorer, j'ai savouré chaque pages et il me tarde de m'y replonger pour une prochaine relecture !
Je n'ai malheureusement pas trouvé mon édition Slatkine sur Goodreads, qui était tout simplement magnifique
July 2, 2017
Un po' lento e sconclusionato verso la fine, anche se alcuni passaggi sono davvero commoventi...ribadisco, un Robin Hood molto diverso da quello della leggenda, più umano, ma pur sempre il paladino della giustizia che siamo abituati a conoscere. Sono contenta di averlo letto, ancora di più di averlo fatto in lingua originale, visto che la mia edizione italiana era tagliatissima (pur essendo una "versione integrale")...mi sarei persa momenti spassosissimi e altri magari più lenti, ma sicuramente importanti, per la storia e i personaggi.
July 5, 2021
This was a beautiful rendition of Robin Hood. While I did enjoy the first volume more, but this second volume does pull at ones heartstrings as it continues the life of Robin, Marian, the ever faithful Little John & the rest of the Merrie Men. My one dislike was the chapter of Will Scarlet forcing his brothers to get married, although I might be ignorant of what the expectations of men at that point in history. I still found Dumas’ writing wonderful & Reginetta Press restoration of the text amazing.
If you’re a Robin Hood fan these books are worth your time.
If you’re a Robin Hood fan these books are worth your time.
January 4, 2014
Only three stars for a Dumas book? What?
I love Dumas, he's one of my top three authors, but this is hard to rate on is own merits because there are so many other tellings of the Robin Hood story. It was better than some, but lacked in detail what other versions had, though the end of Marian was extremely well written and had my eyes moist and blurring the words. It did cover most of the main events, just not with much detail.
I love Dumas, he's one of my top three authors, but this is hard to rate on is own merits because there are so many other tellings of the Robin Hood story. It was better than some, but lacked in detail what other versions had, though the end of Marian was extremely well written and had my eyes moist and blurring the words. It did cover most of the main events, just not with much detail.
October 21, 2018
Follows the known characters and events of the Robin Hood legend without adding anything of particular value. The first book in this series was more unique for both the story and the personality added to the characters. This book lacked both but if you enjoy the tale of Robin Hood you might as well read the Dumas version.
July 30, 2015
This is the first book I read in my Robin Hood marathon... and.... I'm crying!
Yes, I actually cried. Partially because I loved this book so much but mostly because I couldn't find the first volume, The Prince of Thieves, anywhere on the internet.
Yes, I actually cried. Partially because I loved this book so much but mostly because I couldn't find the first volume, The Prince of Thieves, anywhere on the internet.
March 30, 2022
Ma cosa ho letto?! La follia!
Divertentissimo, anche se a tratti un po' si addormenta su se stesso e si ammoscia. Ma tocca dei punti altissimi, soprattutto nella parte centrale, con il conflitto fra Robin e il barone di Nottingham.
Divertentissimo, anche se a tratti un po' si addormenta su se stesso e si ammoscia. Ma tocca dei punti altissimi, soprattutto nella parte centrale, con il conflitto fra Robin e il barone di Nottingham.
June 16, 2025
the first book was way better, but i liked this one too. it became a little repetitive and boring after a while, and the ending was cruelly sad. however, i can affirm that this book will remain in my mind for a long time to come and has left a big impression on me
June 1, 2017
I'm not sure if it was the translation or not, yes Robin Hood was written by a Frenchman, but I did not care for this book as much as I did The Three Musketeers.
January 25, 2020
The end of a legend
Not a bad read. Do jump around some. The story is not complete. What ever happened to Robin Hood's an Marian child???
Not a bad read. Do jump around some. The story is not complete. What ever happened to Robin Hood's an Marian child???
July 25, 2024
3,5 ⭐️
October 7, 2024
L’edizione che ho io è piena di errori ortografici, non mi è piaciuto a causa della non-scorrevolezza… comunque un grande classico.
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