192. Robin Hood

Howard Pyle

I feel very, very sentimental about Robin Hood because I had these Lady Bird books about his adventures fighting Guy of Gisborne or whatever.

Howard Pyle

That was written sometime between probably 1450 and 1500, and it's not the earliest, but one of the earliest and probably the most important of all t…

Leslie Coot

Well, there's a book came out a couple of years ago, a story worlds of Robin hood by Leslie Coot.

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Join Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook as they uncover the origins of Robin Hood. What was the earliest mention of Robin Hood in text? How has Robin Hood evolved through time to become the legend that he is today? Did he have a real-life counterpart? Join The Rest Is History Club for ad-free listening to the full archive, weekly bonus episodes, live streamed shows and access to an exclusive chatroom community. Editor: Scarlett Murray Producer: Dom Johnson Exec Producer: Jack Davenport *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia! Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook

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Howard Pyle

The host expresses a deep affection for the character of Robin Hood, highlighting its significance in shaping his int…

Howard Pyle

The host discusses the significance of 'A Jest of Robin Hood' as a foundational text in the Robin Hood legend, highli…

Leslie Coot

The host mentions 'Story Worlds of Robin Hood' to highlight Leslie Coot's expert theories on the origins of the Robin…

Ivanhoe

Sir Walter Scott

The host discusses the evolution of the Robin Hood legend and its connections to historical figures. They mention 'Iv…

Grave Concerns: The Follies and Folklore of Robin Hood's Final Resting Place

Kai Roberts

The host briefly mentions the book to highlight its unique focus on Robin Hood's death, a topic that is often overloo…

Maid Marian

Thomas Love Peacock

The host mentions 'Maid Marian' in the context of discussing various adaptations of the Robin Hood legend, particular…

Lady Bird books

The host mentioned Lady Bird books as a nostalgic element that sparked their interest in Robin Hood from a young age.…

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Howard Pyle

Best for Fans of folklore and historical literatureOften cited around Robin Hood's cultural impact

“Howard Pyle's version of Robin Hood, published in 1883, is mentioned as influential and still in print.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: Robin Hood's cultural impact

For: Fans of folklore and historical literature

Key quote: “I feel very, very sentimental about Robin Hood because I had these Lady Bird books about his adventures fighting Guy of Gisborne or whatever.”

The host expresses a deep affection for the character of Robin Hood, highlighting its significance in shaping his interest in history from a young age. The discussion emphasizes the enduring legacy of Robin Hood in literature and popular culture.

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Howard Pyle

Best for Fans of folklore and history enthusiastsOften cited around Robin Hood's cultural impact

“A Jest of Robin Hood is mentioned as being read by Kevin Costner, highlighting its significance in the Robin Hood ballads.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: Robin Hood's cultural impact

For: Fans of folklore and history enthusiasts

Key quote: “That was written sometime between probably 1450 and 1500, and it's not the earliest, but one of the earliest and probably the most important of all the ballads in which the story of Robin Hood first entered the English and then the world's imagination.”

The host discusses the significance of 'A Jest of Robin Hood' as a foundational text in the Robin Hood legend, highlighting its historical importance. They also express a personal connection to the character and its influence on their interest in history.

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Leslie Coot

Best for Scholars and enthusiasts of folklore and literary historyOften cited around Robin Hood's historical context

“A book that discusses the origins of Robin Hood, written by one of the great living experts on the subject.”

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Trigger: Robin Hood's historical context

For: Scholars and enthusiasts of folklore and literary history

Key quote: “Well, there's a book came out a couple of years ago, a story worlds of Robin hood by Leslie Coot.”

The host mentions 'Story Worlds of Robin Hood' to highlight Leslie Coot's expert theories on the origins of the Robin Hood stories. This book provides a deeper understanding of how these narratives have evolved over time and their implications in society.

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Ivanhoe

Sir Walter Scott

Best for Readers interested in folklore and literary historyOften cited around Robin Hood origins

“A key fictional work that helps to generate the myth of Robin Hood, written in the beginning of the 19th century.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: Robin Hood origins

For: Readers interested in folklore and literary history

Key quote: “it seems to be something that gradually evolves over the course of, but to go back to the point where that comes in.”

The host discusses the evolution of the Robin Hood legend and its connections to historical figures. They mention 'Ivanhoe' as a key fictional work that helped shape the myth of Robin Hood as a dispossessed nobleman.

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Grave Concerns: The Follies and Folklore of Robin Hood's Final Resting Place

Kai Roberts

Best for Fans of folklore and literary analysisOften cited around Robin Hood's death story

“The book focuses on the idea of the story of Robin's death, which doesn't tend to feature very often in films.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: Robin Hood's death story

For: Fans of folklore and literary analysis

Key quote: “The book focuses on the idea of the story of Robin's death, which doesn't tend to feature very often in films.”

The host briefly mentions the book to highlight its unique focus on Robin Hood's death, a topic that is often overlooked in popular media. This reference serves to illustrate the lesser-known aspects of the Robin Hood legend.

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Maid Marian

Thomas Love Peacock

Best for Fans of Robin Hood adaptations and folklore enthusiastsOften cited around Robin Hood adaptations

“The discussion includes a novel about Maid Marian written by Thomas Love Peacock, highlighting its satirical nature and complexity.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: Robin Hood adaptations

For: Fans of Robin Hood adaptations and folklore enthusiasts

Key quote: “the Disney film as well, in which Robin Hood is a fox and Maid Marian is literally a fox.”

The host mentions 'Maid Marian' in the context of discussing various adaptations of the Robin Hood legend, particularly highlighting the Disney film where Maid Marian is portrayed as a fox. This reference serves to illustrate how the character has been reimagined across different media.

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Lady Bird books

Best for Parents and children interested in classic storiesOften cited around Lady Bird books

“The speaker mentions having Lady Bird books about Robin Hood's adventures, indicating their sentimental value.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: Lady Bird books

For: Parents and children interested in classic stories

Key quote: “I feel very, very sentimental about Robin Hood because I had these Lady Bird books about his adventures fighting Guy of Gisborne or whatever.”

The host mentioned Lady Bird books as a nostalgic element that sparked their interest in Robin Hood from a young age. They also shared a personal anecdote about their son dressing up as Robin Hood for World Book Day, highlighting the book's lasting impact.

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