Ebook {Epub PDF} The Chronicles of Robin Hood by Rosemary Sutcliff

of all the versions of Robin Hood I've read, this is by far the best. Rosemary Sutcliff approaches the story with her usual grace and common sense, bringing the characters to life and drawing the reader into their world. the story is the classic tale of Robin Hood, similar to J. Walker McSpadden's and Howard Pyle's retellings, but told so elegantly and originally as to be entirely its own. the forest and its outlaws /5(14). the story is the classic tale of Robin Hood, similar to J. Walker McSpadden's and Howard Pyle's retellings, but told so elegantly and originally as to be entirely its own. the forest and its outlaws come to life in a world full of fierce loyalties, strong friendships, and uncompromising love. although this book surpasses all other Robin Hood stories in many ways, perhaps the most notable is the sincerity of Cited by: 1. Rosemary Sutcliff Along with his faithful dog Argos, eleven-year-old Hugh Copplestone decides to leave his Aunt and Uncle's house after one beating too many, and heads for Oxford to seek his /5(2).

This item: The Chronicles of Robin Hood by Rosemary Sutcliff Paperback £ Only 7 left in stock (more on the way). Sent from and sold by Amazon. The King Arthur Trilogy: "Sword and the Circle", "Light Beyond the Forest", "Road to Camlann" by Rosemary Sutcliff Paperback £ In stock. The book in question is 'The Chronicles of Robin Hood' by Rosemary Sutcliff. I've always loved her work; and since 'The Eagle' came out recently (I haven't seen it yet, but I hear good things) I've been enjoying going back to some of her earliest books. The Chronicles of Robin Hood (Rosemary Sutcliff) Robin of Locksley, a yeoman landowner, flees to Sherwood with his faithful employees after his enemies plot against him and seize his land. Marian, Robin's betrothed, flees a dreaded marriage to Roger of Doncaster and marries Robin in the forest.

The Chronicles of Robin Hood is a novel for children published by the Oxford University Press in , with illustrations by C. Walter Hodges. It was written at the suggestion of the OUP after Rosemary Sutcliff 's manuscript for a volume of British legends brought her to their attention. The Chronicles of Robin Hood (Oxford, ), illus. C. Walter Hodges—Sutcliff's first published book; The Queen Elizabeth Story () illus. C. Walter Hodges; The Armourer's House () illus. C. Walter Hodges; Brother Dusty-Feet (), illus. by C. Walter Hodges. of all the versions of Robin Hood I've read, this is by far the best. Rosemary Sutcliff approaches the story with her usual grace and common sense, bringing the characters to life and drawing the reader into their world. the story is the classic tale of Robin Hood, similar to J. Walker McSpadden's and Howard Pyle's retellings, but told so elegantly and originally as to be entirely its own. the forest and its outlaws come to life in a world full of fierce loyalties, strong friendships, and.