Robin Hood: Volume 2: A Collection of All the Ancient Poems, Songs, and Ballads, Now Extant, Relative to That Celebrated English Outlaw

by Joseph Ritson

Book Overview

A controversial literary critic and commentator, Joseph Ritson (1752-1803) made his reputation identifying and exposing literary forgeries. His enduring legacy, however, stems from his interest in the legend of Robin Hood. The combination of his passion for collecting literary antiquities, particularly medieval ballad poetry, and his political convictions in support of republican government, drew him to the tale of the English outlaw. This two-volume...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1108078176
• ISBN13: 9781108078177
• Release Date: January 2015
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 234 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"