Medieval History
Robin Hood was a medieval Don Corleone rather than the altruistic renegade aristocrat known to millions around the world, says British novelist Angus Donald.
Donald is working on a quintet of Robin Hood novels, the first of which "Outlaw
" was published in July 2009. The second in the series is titled "Holy Warrior," set during the Third Crusade in the 12th Century and due out in Britain on July 22.
He spoke to Reuters about the Robin Hood legend and the latest film version on the sidelines of the Semana Negra (Noir Week) crime writing festival in Gijon, northern Spain, which is one of the biggest literary fairs in Europe.
Read the interview from Reuters
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Medieval History
Novelist reinvents Robin Hood as medieval gangster
Robin Hood was a medieval Don Corleone rather than the altruistic renegade aristocrat known to millions around the world, says British novelist Angus Donald.
Donald is working on a quintet of Robin Hood novels, the first of which "Outlaw
" was published in July 2009. The second in the series is titled "Holy Warrior," set during the Third Crusade in the 12th Century and due out in Britain on July 22.He spoke to Reuters about the Robin Hood legend and the latest film version on the sidelines of the Semana Negra (Noir Week) crime writing festival in Gijon, northern Spain, which is one of the biggest literary fairs in Europe.
Read the interview from Reuters
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He's got a bow, wears Lincoln green and he's been the subject of Hollywood blockbusters starring Errol Flynn, Kevin Costner and Russell Crowe. There is no denying Robin Hood is a fully fledged global icon, but he has proved to be a headache for...
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Scottish hero Sir William Wallace may have been the inspiration behind the legend of Robin Hood, a best-selling crime writer has claimed. Outlaw Robin Hood is a towering figure in English folklore but historical author Jack Whyte has claimed the origins...
- Rahman Reviews: Knight, Reading Robin Hood
Sabina Rahman recently reviewed: Stephen Knight, Reading Robin Hood, Manchester: Manchester University Press, 2015, for Medievally Speaking:Reading Robin Hood stands as Stephen Knight?s third book devoted to the outlaw hero, preceded by Robin...
- Ridley Scott Presents "robin Hood"
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- 'negative' Attitude To Robin Hood
A Scottish expert has uncovered a medieval document suggesting negative attitudes towards Robin Hood. The story of how Robin and his men stole from the rich to give to the poor has long been part of English folklore. However, Julian Luxford of St Andrews...