The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood

Name: The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood
Author: Howard Pyle
ISBN: 9781836105787

Author: Howard Pyle
Language: English
Length: 200 pages
ISBN: 9781836105787
Published: 20 October 2026
Imprint: Urban Romantics

Outlaw
Sherwood Forest
folklore
archery
Merry Men
justice
Sherwood
Nottingham
medieval
adventure

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Description

Set in medieval England, Howard Pyle's classic follows the legendary outlaw Robin Hood and his Merry Men in Sherwood Forest. After being declared an outlaw, Robin recruits skilled companions like Little John, Friar Tuck, and Will Scarlet. Together, they rob the corrupt wealthy to give to the poor, outsmarting the tyrannical Sheriff of Nottingham. Through archery contests, daring rescues, and spirited escapades, they fight for justice and freedom.

Author

Howard Pyle (1853–1911) was an influential American illustrator and author who shaped the "Golden Age of American Illustration". Famous for his vivid depictions of pirates, knights, and folklore, he wrote and illustrated classics like The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood. A dedicated educator, he founded his own school of art and trained a generation of iconic artists, establishing the renowned Brandywine School tradition.

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Audiobook · English · Urban Romantics9781836105732