Robin Hood

by Paul Creswick, N.C. Wyeth (Illustrator), Timothy Meis (Editor)

Based on the Paul Creswick telling of Robin Hood, and drawing from the rich and varied lore surrounding the beloved outlaw, this spirited reworking of Robin Hood's many adventures is a vibrant introduction to Friar Tuck, Little John, Maid Marian, the Sheriff of Nottingham, and, of course, Robin Hood, the hero whose generosity and sense of justice continue to intrigue readers today as much as they did eight hundred years ago. Original oil paintings by N. C. Wyeth capture the vitality of this classic tale.

Genres: Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy, Literature, Mythology

64 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1902

About the author

James Paul Creswick (b. 1866) published his first story, "The Only Prince" in The Quarto in 1897. He is also known for his ghost story The Beaten Path: A Fantasy (1924) and sci-fi novel The Turning Wheel (1928), which combined mystical themes with contemporary disaster motifs. His Robin Hood and his Adventures (1902) is one of the tale's most famous adaptations.

Reviews

[Victor Espinosa · Rating 5 out of 5]

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!

[Kyle · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you're looking for a good literary adaptation of Robin Hood (and, really, they're all adaptations since Robin Hood figures only in random fragments of remembered story and ballad), then look no further. Even though almost half of this volume is what we could consider prologue to the "real" story of Robin Hood, it goes at an amazing clip, with action and adventure at almost every turn of a page.

I was extremely impressed by how the women characters were represented, especially since this was published in 1917. Make no mistake, Robin and his men are still definitely at the fore here; but the women, headed of course by Marian, are strong and courageous and often fighting right alongside the boys. They most assuredly are not the demure damsels-in-distress we've come to expect from this story. Creswick even creates an imposing major villainess out of what is usually a minor character in the legends. All of these things make the read very worthwhile from a contemporary standpoint.

I don't even need to say anything about the gorgeous paintings of N.C. Wyeth that illustrate the book. They're world-famous and rightly-so. and were the main reason I picked up this version to read. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that they accompany a dark, rousing and moving adaptation of the legend.

I admit I did shed a tear when, at the end, Robin shoots his last arrow on his deathbed and Creswick decries that Robin is not dead but lives on within the English spirit. Every other literary version of this tale I go on to read will have much to live up to.

[Tiffany · Rating 5 out of 5]

I grew up with all the knowledge of Robin Hood, as my Uncle is a huge Robin Hood afficianado... I knew who all the Merry Men were, saw all the films, he even had a little old play set of Robin Hood (we girl cousins fought over who got to be Maid Marion), and I don't know how many times I have seen the Disney cartoon version... Maybe 15? To this day, the theme whistle in the movie is the one you will catch my Uncle whistling as he goes about his work... He even had a costume when I was a kid, that he would wear for special events. So, with that, I read this book "in the know". I still love the story. The characters are fantastic, esp. the horrid Prince John and the terrible Sheriff of Nottingham! There is much adventure, much merriment, much running and hiding, and lots of jousting and testing of the skills. Everything a great story should have. Plus, this edition has some really beautiful artwork by Newell Convers Wyeth, and that makes it even more fun to read!

[John · Rating 4 out of 5]

"I highly enjoyed this book, which was unlike any of the Robin Hood stories I know of from other media. I was very surprised how different the original book was. I think everyone who likes Robin Hood should read it, but maybe not the Epilogue. Will o' th' Green!"

[Theresia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Judul: Robin Hood
Penulis: Paul Creswick
Penerbit: elexmedia
Tebal buku: iv + 365 hlm
ISBN: 978-602-04-7819-7
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"Robin tidak payah... Dia adalah seorang yang berani dan terhormat serta patut dijadikan kesatria di kerajaan ini, jika semua orang mendapatkan ganjarannya." - hlm 345
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Di tengah perlawanannya terhadap pangeran pemberontak dan Sherif Monceux, Robin dengan kebaikan hatinya yang tiada tara mendapat bantuan yang sangat besar dari para bangsawan yang pernah dibantunya. Kebaikan Robin juga membuat seorang kesatria membeberkan identitas aslinya!
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"Bangunlah, Robin Huntingdon, earl pertama dari area ini!" - hlm 352
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Novel dongeng klasik ini memuat kisah hidup Robin dari awal hingga akhir. Banyak tokoh dengan ragam karakter yang cukup membingungkan untuk diingat. Setting waktu tidak jelaskan namun setting tempat di seputar Nottingham, hutan Sherwood, Barnesdale dan Locksley.
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Ditulis menurut sudut pandang pendongeng, aku sangat menikmati alurnya karena bahasa yang digunakan tidak terlalu kaku. Ada beberapa typo yang buat aku cukup terganggu, bukan pada kata atau kalimat tapi pada penggunaan tanda kutip langsung di tempat yang tidak semestinya.
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"di tempat anak panahku jatuh... Taruhlah rumput di atas kepala dan di bawah kakiku. Taruh juga busurku di sisiku..." - hlm 365
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[Adelaide Mcginnity · Rating 3 out of 5]

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 flat, with only Little John coming across as particularly interesting, and the legendary Robin himself showing little growth over the course of the narrative, in spite it spanning from his boyhood to his manhood. I particularly disliked the ending, which I found to be a rather weak ex machina that glorifies who, in my mind, is probably the most overrated king in English history.

[Katherine 黄爱芬 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kisah Robin Hood ini memang selalu asyik ditonton. Tapi beda ceritanya jika membaca bukunya ini. Kalau menurut saya sih lebih bagus versi bukunya drpd versi filmnya manapun.

Dengan setting era medieval jaman kekuasaan Henry II akan berakhir dan dimulainya era Richard the Lionheart, kisah Robin Hood ini layaknya dongeng fairy tales. Di awal cerita ternyata asal usul Robin ini agak rumit tapi menarik. Robin adalah keponakan dari Master Gamewell, pendukung Raja Henry. Sebenarnya Gamewell memiliki anak bernama Geoffrey yg menentang Raja. Krn malu, Gamewell tidak mengakui anaknya dan ingin mengangkat Robin sbg pewarisnya. Namun ceritanya gak segampang itu. Dlm waktu singkat Robin kehilangan kedua orangtuanya, berseteru dgn Sheriff Conmeux yg korup dan tidak mau mengakui Robin sbg pewaris ayahnya, membuat Robin "banting setir" dari seorang bangsawan menjadi raja pencuri yg ironisnya diwarisinya dari Will Green, raja buronan.

Di buku ini peran Marian, wanita yg dicintai Robin punya porsi yg lebih berarti dan mengesankan dibanding di film. Marian disini membuktikan wanita tidak berpangku tangan utk menunggu ksatrianya datang menjemput. Marian dgn berani menyamar sbg pria utk menemui Robin yg dikaguminya. Porsi perempuan di buku ini cukup banyak (saya malah heran kenapa kalau di film malah yg muncul cuma Marian seorang). Ada Marie Conmeux, anak sheriff yg menjadi antagonis disini.

Saat membaca buku ini, harap sabar membacanya, krn rekan-rekan Robin bermunculan satu per satu spt Will Statuteley, Little John dan Friar Tuck. Bahkan ada bbrp yg gak familiar spt Will Scarlett, sepupunya. Siapa yg sangka Raja Richard juga jadi cameo di buku ini. Pokoknya buku ini seru dgn action, strategi dan taktik jaman baheula ini. Rekomendasi buat pecinta genre klasik dan folklore.

[Hannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

The story you are about to hear has been told before…


Everyone knows the story of Robin Hood and his Merry Men, whether it be Disney’s dashing fox, Veggie Tales’ vagaries, or Flynn’s fantastic feats. When it comes the written word, most of us are familiar with Lydney’s version of the legend. But this, Creswick’s retelling, is unlike anything we have heard before.

This is not the story of the witty nobleman, who, in his own words, “speaks treason fluently.” This is not Errol Flynn wooing Olivia de Havilland on the moonlit windowsill. This is not even the happy-go-lucky fox who can defy the laws of physics in order to win the archery tournament. Rather, this is the story of a youth, who, instead of choosing defiance, has defiance thrust upon him. This the story of a lad who made enemies of the wrong men through no fault of own; who finds himself grievously wronged; who’s left with no choice but to become the valiant legend known as Robin o’ the Hood.

All the characters we know and love are here present, alongside some new ones who deserve just as much a place in the canon. Many of the most infamous deeds are herein recounted, but not always in the way we are used to hearing them. Across the two years wherein the story takes place, we witness the transformation of a boy into a man, and a man into a hero. And as dictated by the laws of the best legends, there is a wonderfully happy ending, followed by a depressing and sorrowful epilogue.

“Robin Hood is dead, and no man can say truly where his grave may be. At the least it but holds his bones. His name lives in our ballads, our history, our hearts—so long as the English tongue is known.”

[Mary Catelli · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF. It might have worked as the adventures of a boy and man of the gentry in Plantagenet times, but naming it Robin Hood drained suspense out of it. We all know he's going to end up an outlaw in the greenwood, and it wasn't able to maintain enough suspense about how, or enough interest in other matters.

It was very popular in its day so that may be my taste.

[Joseph · Rating 3 out of 5]

A middle-of-the-road tale of Robin Hood that holds many classic Nottingham adventures, this book is nevertheless bogged down by a slow start, where the writer lingers too long in Robin's childhood. The latter half of the book is where the tale gets into its stride, and worth the origin story drudgery; nevertheless, this could have been a much better story if not for the beginning.

[Anthony Piska · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a very middling retelling of the Robin Hood legend. It pretty much spans his entire life and has all the tropes we have come to expect. But nothing really sets it apart or makes it particularly unique.

[G.L. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Obviously, the story here is familiar. This is not a re-imagining of Robin Hood, it's a simple re-telling, a collection of many of the original tales in a single place.

The first thing any reader will notice is the style. This book was written in the early 20th century, but it written in a deliberately archaic style, and it's difficult to read or get involved in.

The story starts when Robin is just a boy, well before his days as an outlaw. The opening chapters are structured very much like a modern novel. They establish the setting and the characters, and the characters and situation develop nicely as the conflicts are set up. These chapters really draw a reader in. After Robin believes his life is going well, he a seemingly unceasing series of difficulties, each worse than the last. Finally, he is forced to make the decision that outlaws him. Up to this point, this is a very modern story, despite the Ren Faire prose. It is character-driven, builds slowly, draws the reader in, and establishes some formidable conflicts.

After Robin becomes an outlaw, though, the novel degenerates immediately into a picaresque. It is little more than a series of loosely-related adventures with characters sketched in broad strokes and low stakes.

This book was written as an adventure story for boys. It never had high literary ambitions. So, the fact that it ends up as nothing but a collection of adventure stories can't really be held against it. But it had set me up to hope for much more.

Creswick is very faithful to the oldest of the Robin Hood source material, sometimes to a fault. It is refreshing to see Maid Marian as the swordfighting tomboy she was meant to be, instead of the helpless maiden she was transmuted into as the story was told in the 19th century. On the other hand, Sir Guy of Gisborne makes a very brief appearance and spends almost all of it dressed as a horse, for reasons that are not adequately explained. Both Marian and Guy are faithfully cast from the Child ballads, but the resulting impressions on the reader are very different.

The ending is a little wishy-washy. Creswick mixes a few of the traditional endings, instead of settling on one, and the results are mediocre.

Overall, for what this is, it's good. It wasn't intended to be great literature, or to renew the Robin Hood legend, and it, indeed, does neither.

[Ian Baaske]

I'm not sure how this book made it into the Reader's Digest Classics Library. My guess is Paul Crestwick IV curated the collection. While Robin Hood is a classic story, this is not a classic telling. There are a few kind of cool moments, like when Robin of Locksley's household is besieged by the sheriff and they fight their way out. Or when Robin Hood joins with his outlaw predecessor Will O' The Green for a battle with the sheriff's men. But the violent, detailed battles are the exception. Many of them end with the loser being tied up, Nancy Drew-like, without any real menace. Often, they're completely skipped over ("After a fierce battle..."). Rarely, do Robin and his men seem in any actual danger, which made me wonder why they didn't just ride forth and retake Nottingham and be done with it.

Let's see, what else? Tournaments! Over and over with the tournaments. Lots of fights that end cheerfully and leading to people joining the outlaw band. And disguises. Everybody's in disguise and everyone is fooled by disguises. Maid Marion is a horribly disappointingly one-dimensional character. Well, actually they all are. There's not really anything you will learn about these characters you didn't already know from the (far superior) Disney cartoon.

A frustrating and lazy narrative trick Crestwick uses is retroactively adding important details. e.g. "'Say, do you have a pie?' someone said. 'Why, yes,' said Little John, who had stolen a pie earlier." Or "Someone jumped out. Robin pulled out his bow, which he had earlier hidden in his cart." I call it "lazy" because a novelist does not have to think in real time. He could just have easily plugged that detail in a page earlier.

I read this because I'm reading everything in this set. (My grandmother gave them to me.) I read this one specifically because my daughter, who loves the cartoon, asked me to. "You should read it again," she said. "That's not going to happen," said I, who had earlier returned the book permanently to its shelf.

[DilanAc · Rating 2 out of 5]

I found the first 100 pages or so very dull - travels through the forest and plots and intrigue but almost no description so that I don't even know what Robin looks like.

After a bit, when Robin is firmly established in the forest, the story picks up and there is enough suspense to keep it mildly interesting, but still I wanted more details on their lives - what did they eat, how did they sleep, what did they talk about, etc. I also didn't know enough about the history of England at that time to make much sense of all the historical details, and I suspect that most children trying to read this would know even less than I do.

I find it very funny that everyone fights in this book for anything at all - a bad look, a harsh word, just passing each other by on the road. Overall though I have to say it was a boring book. The illustrations in this version were nice though.

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

The BEST version of the Robin Hood story that I have read by far! All the familiar names are in there and are woven in so seamlessly that it doesn't seem like the author just needed to make sure they got them in there. I also loved how the female characters weren't all just damsels in distress, but took on important roles in the story. Lastly, the language was very well done, making it seem like an older text with the "old English' speech and giving the story more of a legendary pageant-like quality.

It was so good I went online and bought a copy (new) for under $8!

[Joy · Rating 4 out of 5]

The books starts off slow and did not catch my interest until almost halfway through. I found the second half to be a highly entertaining story. So much so, that it completely offset the initial lack of interest I had in it. I highly recommend this book.

[Kirsten · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love the flow of this language - a bit of the old and still understandable. Fits the day of Robin Hood, and the adventures are great to read. Fun!

[Little Timmy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very good telling of the Robin Hood stories. Nice and quick read. Recommended

[Scout Langley · Rating 2 out of 5]

When I finally found a copy of Robin Hood at my local used bookstore, I was over the moon. Robin Hood was my absolute favorite superhero growing up. (He counts as a superhero, right?) Not only is it fun to see the clever ways that Robin will outsmart the Sheriff of Nottingham but also hilarious to the Sheriff's anger as he does so. When my family watched Robin Hood, my brothers and I would quickly claim our favorites from Robin's crew of misfits. Robin Hood is just a story with so many memories with its parts that encourage you, teach you, and tickle your funny bone. Overall, one of the best stories ever written.

However, this edition fell flat for me and it had none of things I loved. It had poor pacing as the entire book was how he became Robin Hood and got his crew, the characterization was lackluster as the crew was nothing like the jolly band I remember but instead just a name that pops in every once and a while, and had very few moments of Robin's wit (which would then be recycled as the author used the exact same method every time Robin needed to use his brains to get out of situations.) Not convinced, here are some quotes that show more reasons why this book just does not work for me:

❌"You are the Bishop of Hereford," said Robin, "and so can well afford to give in charity this very sum. Who does not know of your hard dealing with the poor and ignorant? Have you not amassed your wealth by less open but more cruel robbery than this? Who speaks a good word for you or loves you, for all you are a Bishop? You have put your heels on men's neck; and have been always an oppressor, greedy and without mercy. For all these things we take your money now, to hold it in trust and will administer it properly and in God's name."

I was expecting more of this type of smack talk and rivalry. More of the traditional, I am taking from the rich to help the poor type of tale. However, the entire book was just Robin growing from a kid into an adult and recruiting his group. Every chapter was another crew member. It got very repetitive because each recruitment was just the new character defeating Robin and being like "oh my didn't know you were Robin Hood can I join?" I wish the book spent less time on just recruited his crew and more on what Robin Hood is actually known for- his trickery and beliefs. The members of his group also only had this one chapter intro before getting lost in the narrative the rest of the book. A chapter into just to be mentioned in a few sentences later on in the book.

❌"He was a Jew, dear friend, and did grievously provoke me...Further, he has upon his head a goodly sum of money, as I well know. Wherefore, if chance should yield him to our hands, it would seem right and proper that we should bind him."

I was so shocked that this racist moment was followed with absolutely nothing. Like this behavior was completely normal! I am all having racist characters in books that shed light on the current climate in our world. However, to have an extremely inappropriate comment with no follow up or to create any type of dialogue, it presents racism as appropriate, normal behavior. Encouraging racism is completely at odds with what Robin Hood is supposed to be about which is encouraging equality.

❌"The dark-haired boy only laughed and tossed his head in a queerly fascinating way."
"The victory of this queer unknown was popular.

It is in these moments where the age of this book really come to the forefront as the book has several moments where it uses the word "queer" flippantly to indicate things that it does not today. While I understand that this is a subject of its time, "queer" was used a simile of "weird" and was used frequently to reference the LGBT+ community. For this reason, I got very uncomfortable at these parts, and once again, these moments feel at odds with what Robin Hood is known for.

[J.B. Mathias · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one had its merits and its pitfalls but was mostly good. One thing I liked was that it was a classic tale from the medieval period that dealt with the themes of tyranny and freedom it was a very human story but from a time where custom and culture were very different.

What I didn't like is that some of the wording was hard to follow, most of the words I was unfamilair with had contextual clues and the prose was not very difficult except when dealing with names. Sometimes the way the writer referred to a person made it confusing who was being discussed...and it didn't help that everyone's name and title was constantly changing. One character might be called 8 different things and the writer will use a different one each time, and he wont use words that imply relation...like for example he wont say Robin spoke to his mother he will say Robin said to dame Fitzooth...but then in the next passage they'll call her his mother as though dame Fitzooth and his mother are different characters when they aren't.

I like the way many parts of the story are left open ended as well...it's part of why the story is so legendary because it's not a story of one thing that happened...it's a story of a legend and there are many gaps in the story where the reader and young kids especially can fill in the blanks and imagine many more adventures involving Robin Hood and his band of merry men. I also like the way a group of people who become disenchanted with society take it upon themselves to live freely and on their own terms in the woods.

What I did not like was the conclusion of the story, (spoilers) I didn't like that the story resolution came about because the king simply returned and fixed everything. It seemed very deus ex machina and also sent the message that there was nothing wrong with the system of monarchy and allowing an elite class to rule over you...the problem is not having the right monarch...and the right monarch will simply come in and fix all your problems and make life great again. It just seems so wrong that men who were living on their own terms are now asking a king for permission to get married and letting him kiss their brides before they do...that's weird. I also didn't like that the story didn't end on the happy ending and gave us this quick bummer of an ending for no reason at all.

[Gabriel Bradford · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Adventures of Robin Hood is a fresh take on the classic tale of an outlaw taking from the rich and giving to the poor. It follows Robin of Locksley on his journey from boyhood to manhood that started on a simple journey to a fair. This book highlights the change from a lighthearted fellow to a more focused and serious individual. At the start of the experience the novel really captures the interest that Robin takes at Will o the Green and his band of outlaws, and feel the amazement when he learns that Will o the green was disguised at the fair. Next off all the main characters like Little John, Will Stutley, Marian, and Will Scarlet are also all interesting. For example, Little John after induction to the group got in a fight and left, and later in a castle Robin meets back with them as they escape while stealing a golden plate. Another example of this is how Robin meets Will Stutely. During the fair a fight broke out between most of the attendees of the fair and Will ran to Robin who together broke up the fight. In my opinion, this book is really good. Even at the slower parts I didn’t want to stop reading. It’s really interesting how the outlaws dress up in many different costumes to sneak around and accomplish their goals. The words are archaic but still fairly easy to understand.I do have one issue and that is that after Robin becomes an outlaw the different chapters become loosely related. If you like reading then you should read this book. It has a good thesis that’s about helping and standing up for other people. It’s very engaging and fun to read.

[Osman · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book published in 1917 is a great telling of the Robin Hood stories!!! ...

... However, it is also directly plagiarised from an earlier book ‘Robin Hood and His Merry Outlaws’ by J. Walker McSpadden, which was published in 1898.

I don’t know what the relationship between the authors or the books is, although Creswick is American and McSpadden’s was published in England I believe.

The second book follows the events of the first very closely; but should you entertain the notion that this is merely because they both follow the traditional storyline there are many direct liftings such as this:

Stutely was pushed into the rude cart which was to bear him under the gallows until his neck was leashed. Then the cart would be drawn roughly away and the unhappy man would swing out over the tail of it into another world. (McSpadden)

and Stuteley was hustled into the rude cart which was to bear him under the gallows until his neck had been leashed. Then it would be drawn roughly away and the unhappy man would swing out over the tail of it into another world. (Creswick)

This comparison (and many others could be made) leave one in no doubt that this book has been in large part copied from the earlier source…

[Katrina · Rating 4 out of 5]

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 the other hand, however, he has also managed to make friends with the famous outlaw, Will o' the green. Eventually, he joins Will as an outlaw in the forest of Sherwood, where he later becomes the leader of the outlaw band. Creswick includes all of our favorite characters in this classic retelling: Little John, Will Stutely, Maid Marian, Will Scarlet, Allan A'Dale, Friar Tuck, and others.

This version of Robin Hood is a delightful read that flows quickly and smoothly. (Just be sure to skip the epilogue if you want a happy ending, because we all know that Robin doesn't live forever.) Howard Pile's book is also a great one if you want more Robin Hood! :)

[Heidi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Solid story with lots of interesting twists and characters. I really loved the character of Robin, and the old English writing was great. Lots in the book for discussion in a book club, and great as a read-aloud. I really enjoyed reading this to my 9 year old daughter. She liked it. I can see how a boy could like it all the more. There is lots of fighting and humorous antics, but lots of heroism and noble actions, too. However, there is one part that is pretty dark and shocking and for that reason I wouldn't read it to a younger child. I almost gave this book 5 stars EXCEPT for the epilogue! Oh, it was awful! Whatever you do, DON'T read the epilogue right after the last chapter! Let the joy of the last chapter sink it for at least a day before reading the epilogue and ruining everything! Ok, ok, so maybe I'm being dramatic and the epilogue does add some realism - for such is the bittersweetness of life - but I do like a happy ending that stays a happy ending. All in all, this book will definitely be one that stays close to my and my daughter's hearts as a wonderful, shared story.

[Gregsie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have always enjoyed the stories of Robin Hood, but never have I read one like the history by Creswick. Truly, the characters are all there - Little John, Will Scarlet, Friar Tuck and the like - but never have I met them in such a manner. Some had a much smaller part than normal (Will Scarlet did not arrive till near the end) while some played different roles (Guy of Gisborne was a knight and not the Sheriff). Nevertheless, I thoroughly enjoyed the Adventures of Robin Hood.

The book is written in the old English of the era. I found it quite enjoyable and even found it altering my own speech. The book follows Robin from youth to death. In truth, I found the beginning to be a bit slow and the adventures of his youth to be a bit dull (although, I greatly enjoyed the character of Will o' the Green). Once Robin became an outlaw, I found the book much more interesting.

Whether or not this is a true collection of the early tales of Robin Hood, it matters not. All that matters is the legend of Robing Hood and his Merry Men endures to this day.

[Dir Mud 9999 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cerita yang betul-betul mengesankan, Robin Hood dengan petualangannya yang heroik adalah sebuah legenda yang tak pernah usang. Membaca kisah si pemanah sejati ini membuat saya bermemori ke masa kecil, di mana kisah Robin Hood adalah salah satu kisah favorit saya pada masa itu.

Meski cerita Robin Hood telah dituturkan kembali dalam berbagai versi baik dalam bentuk buku maupun layar lebar, namun kisah original si pemanah sejati ini sangat penting untuk diketahui. Penuturan kisah original di buku ini betul-betul menceritakan Robin Hood dari masa kecil, berpetualang membela rakyat yang tertindas, sampai ia menemui ajalnya.

Dan satu hal yang paling sering terlewatkan ketika bertemu dengan kisah Robin Hood di versi-versi lainnya adalah umumnya hanya berakhir pada batasan happy ending saja tanpa diceritakan bagaimana kisah selanjutnya setelah ia menikahi Marian Countess Huntingdon. Kejadian 5 tahun setelahnya, sungguh betul-betul di luar dugaan saya.

[Milu · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 ☆ creo que nunca leí un libro tan "antiguo". hay que acostumbrarse a la manera en la que se narra y a algunos conceptos que no entendes. me costó engancharme un poco al principio, también puede ser que lo haya empezado en un momento en el que no tenía ganas de leer algo así.
febrero fue decisivo para esta lectura y me tuvo super enganchada a partir que empezó la aventura. sentí una gran nostalgia al terminarlo porque te re encariñas con los personajes.
teniendo en cuenta en los años que fue escrito, estoy satisfecha con la participación femenina en la historia, con una villana MUY cruel y un interés romántico que aporta algo de ella siempre que puede en cada aventura (+ una reina del disfraz como su amorcito jiji). ahora, aunque el romance no sea lo más importante, YO LLORABA CORAZONES EN CADA ESCENA DE ROBIN Y LADY MARIAN T.T
"robin hood (...) su nombre vive y vivirá (...) mientras se hable la lengua inglesa" simplemente 🚬

[Staciel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Here is the power of good historical fiction.. in this case, I am referring to 'Red Letter Days', which I just finished reading last night and loved.

In my opinion, good historical fiction sends you on a quest for more information. In the case of 'Red Letter Days', I spent some time today reading materials about McCarthyism as well as watching a short documentary. As the book also features Robin Hood, I went seeking an episode of the 1950s television show as well as pulled this book out and read it.

I enjoyed this version of the tale of Robin Hood,.

[Sharon · Rating 4 out of 5]

ceritanya lumayan seru, dengan gaya penulisan khas novel-novel legenda ksatria.
Proofreading dan editorialnya perlu diperbaiki. Masih banyak yang salah ketik dan paragraf yang ketulis dua kali. Bahkan salah satunya hampir satu halaman penuh, terketik dua kali. Di halaman pertama, lagi!
Tapi overall, karena ceritanya oke dan terjemahannya enak, aku jadi tetap suka baca novel ini. Bahkan rencana re-read lagi suatu hari

[cyclonecasey · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 stars for being a classic. If it wasn’t I’d be giving it 2.
I’ve been reading about 1 book per week for the last few months but this one took me nearly a month because I just can’t focus due to the old timey writing style. Although, truth be told, I can certainly tolerate that fine on occasion. The truth is the ending was quite upsetting. I know it’s not Disney but jeez…. I was expecting a happier ending than that!