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Robin Hood: The Life and Legend of an Outlaw by Stephen Basdeo
4 stars
Robin Hood is a non-fiction study that attempts to discover just who the legendary Sherwood Forest outlaw really was.
Was he a common thief, a disgraced nobleman or man who truly did rob from the rich to give to the poor? Or was he nothing but a fictional character whose tale was acted out at village festivals?
This was an interesting insight into the mystery and myth which surrounds the man. The quantity of material that mentions Robin Hood was impressive. However, as the author goes on to make clear, it is hard to determine what is fact and what is fiction. It was interesting to see how the story around Robin Hood changed through different periods of history, as it reflected political and social fashions.
As with most non-fiction I found certain parts more interesting…
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