Merry Adventures Of Robin Hood (children's) (Barnes & Noble Collectible Editions)

There isn't much to say apart from it is an absolutely perfect book. Maybe I'm biased (being a gigantic book nerd and long term Barnes and Noble lover), but this is probably one of the most beautiful books I own. When it swiftly arrived, I couldn't stop admiring it in all its magnificence. As sad as it may be, I sat in awe for a good long while. The fine attention to detail, beautiful illustrations, good layout, decent font sizes (Which is important for those like me, who struggle with small fonts), wonderful subtext descriptions, golden shimmery edging and will certainly bring joy to the reader without taking from the whimsical tale of great Robin the Hood. Perfect for any age, I'd say, children and adults alike who are wanting to dive into his world, whether for the first time or a revisit. Delivery was prompt and secure, arrived without a mark on it. An all round, happy and contented book lover who will cherish this book like gollum and his precious.

I recently delved into "The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood," and what a delightful journey it turned out to be! Howard Pyle's timeless classic is a captivating escapade into the heart of Sherwood Forest, filled with daring feats, camaraderie, and the enduring spirit of justice. Pyle's storytelling prowess weaves a tapestry of excitement, as Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men embark on daring exploits, challenging the tyranny of Prince John and the Sheriff of Nottingham. The characters are vividly brought to life, each with their unique charm and quirks, making it impossible not to root for this band of outlaws. The author's prose is rich and engaging, transporting readers to a world where archery contests, hidden glades, and valiant deeds are the order of the day. The camaraderie among Robin Hood, Little John, Friar Tuck, and the rest is heartwarming, creating a sense of kinship that resonates throughout the tale. "The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood" is not just a story; it's an enduring celebration of courage, friendship, and the fight for justice. Whether you're revisiting this classic or discovering it for the first time, be prepared for an enchanting journey that transcends time. Howard Pyle's masterpiece is a must-read for anyone who craves adventure, camaraderie, and the triumph of good over evil. Highly recommended!

It's a great book, amusing and interesting. I will say the language is a bit hard to understand sometimes, but once you get used to it, it really is an enjoyable read!

This book uses old English and tells the story of Robin Hood in such a wonderful way, until I read this book Robin Hood was just a fictional character to me almost like a superhero but this book made him so real and all the characters too, the pictures are charming and it's a book that should take centre stage in any collection. Thoroughly enjoyable for teen readers.

Gorgeous addition to my leatherbound Barnes and Noble collection!

I found this book hard to get into. Once I did get into it though, I did find it to be an entertaining read.

I'm reading this to my 9 and 7 year old in the evenings and they love it. The old English is tough going but there are endless adventures and laughs that appeal to the young boys. It also helps get their ear ready for Shakespeare in a few years.

This book is so beautiful, it's breath-taking! It's got lovely leather binding, a gorgeous copper dusting on the edge of the pages, and a silky green ribbon to use as a page-marker. I'm so so pleased with this purchase and look forward to buying more leather-bound classics!! xx

It is a good book for a collector. beautiful illustrations. An all-time classic. Emotional.

O livro é realmente lindo. Tenho alguns outros exemplares encadernados em couro da própria Barnes & Noble e também da Canterbury Classics e esse é de longe o mais bonito e bem acabado. O couro da capa em tom verde contrasta muito bem com a pintura em verde escuro, creme e cobre metalizado. A lateral externa das páginas também é metalizada em cobre. No interior, temos as belíssimas ilustrações de Howard Pyle, todas em cores, assim como detalhes e pequenos resumos nos lados das páginas. O inglês usado é arcaico e pode deixar a leitura um pouco lenta no início, mas com o tempo as palavras vão se repetindo e você pega o ritmo. Uma excelente aquisição ou opção de presente para colecionadores e fãs das histórias de Robin Hood.

Very well written. Very good story.

The Howard Pyle version of The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood seemed to be the version with the most editions available, so I figured that would be a good starting place for Robin Hood stories. Silly me once again forgot that I had already purchased the Audible version of the book (the Audible version is not free, but I think I got it as a daily deal or something) and got the Kindle version too. Since the Kindle version is a cheap edition of a really old book, I did not particularly expect the Kindle and audiobooks to sync up, but they actually did pretty well together. John Lee does a great job with the narration, voicing everybody from the evil Guy of Gisbourne to the shifty Sheriff of Nottingham with fine distinction. He even sings all the many songs in the book in character very well. According to the section in the Kindle book about the author (this part was not in the audiobook version) Howard Pyle based his version of the Robin Hood stories on a 1795 collection of ballads, so nearly every tale, especially in the first part of the book, has a merry song or two in it. Apparently, there is no original manuscript to base a rendition of the Robin Hood stories on so this collection of ballads may be as close to an original source as we are likely to get. In consequence, while the language of these stories has a suitably Medieval cast to it, it is nevertheless reasonably easy to understand. It’s not like trying to read Middle English or anything. And yet, the stories are set in a time when Middle English would not have been so far off the mark. This collection actually focuses on a time period somewhat earlier than the more recent popular renditions of Robin Hood in the movies. Throughout most of the book, the King is King Henry II. In fact, Henry and his Queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine, appear in a couple of the stories. Queen Eleanor sponsors Robin Hood and some of his men in a tournament, and King Henry, upset that they have beaten some of his favorites, hunts them all over the north of England. This must have been during the time Henry and Eleanor weren’t getting along so well. There were many stories in this book that I had not heard before, or barely heard references to somewhere. And a lot of the stories found in recent renditions of Robin Hood are not there. For instance, Maid Marian is mentioned about three times as the girl Robin Hood loves best, but her story is not told at all. Instead, we have the story of Allan A Dale and his true love, Ellen, and how Robin Hood saved fair Ellen from marrying an old knight so that she could marry the minstrel instead. Guy of Gisbourne is not a knight but another outlaw with an evil reputation whom the Sheriff of Nottingham has hired to kill Robin Hood. And it is King Richard who, after his father’s death and his own accession to the throne, finally catches Robin Hood – and takes him into his personal service.

So alluring is the language that a chapter is enough to carry you into the past. You will want to read it again and again. There is adventure and humour and the best of English prose.