Ballads of Robin Hood and other Outlaws / Popular Ballads of the Olden Times - Fourth Series

Name: Ballads of Robin Hood and other Outlaws / Popular Ballads of the Olden Times - Fourth Series
Author: Frank Sidgwick

By Frank Sidgwick

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The volume collects traditional English and Scottish popular ballads centered on outlawry and popular romance, chiefly texts associated with Robin Hood alongside related outlaw and border ballads. It presents multiple variant texts of a long gest divided into eight fyttes, shorter ballads such as Robin and Gandeleyn, Robin Hood and the Monk, Robin Hood's Death, and companion pieces like Adam Bell and William of Cloudesly, with editorial collation, glosses, arguments for each fytte, notes on language and printing history, and select indices to guide readers through variant readings and textual sources.

About the Author

Frank Sidgwick

Frank Sidgwick was an English author and editor known for his contributions to the collection and preservation of traditional ballads. His notable works include the series "Popular Ballads of the Olden Times," which encompasses themes of mystery, romance, and chivalry, as well as tales of legendary figures such as Robin Hood. Sidgwick's work reflects a deep appreciation for folklore and the oral traditions of storytelling, making significant contributions to the literary heritage of English ballads. Through his compilations, he has helped to keep these timeless narratives alive for contemporary readers.