Illustrated Classics of World Literature -- Robin Hood, the Forest Hero

Author: H. Gilbert
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Publish Date: 2002-03-01
Features: Robin Hood is a legendary figure in British folklore. Legend has it that he lived in the 12th century, renowned for his wit, bravery, and exceptional martial arts skills. Unable to bear the oppression of Norman feudal lords, he allied himself with a group of tenant farmers to rebel. Operating in the forests, he robbed the wealthy to aid the poor, punished officials and clergy who oppressed the people, and supported the oppressed farmers, embodying the revolutionary spirit of medieval English people resisting feudal oppression.