| Editor |
Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912 |
| Illustrator |
Ford, H. J. (Henry Justice), 1860-1941 |
| Illustrator |
Speed, Lancelot, 1860-1931 |
| Title |
Tales of Romance
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
The story of Robin Hood -- Wayland the smith -- Some adventures of William Short Nose -- The sword Excalibur -- How Grettir the Strong became an outlaw -- Death of Grettir the Strong.
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| Credits |
Produced by Al Haines
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| Summary |
"Tales of Romance" by Andrew Lang, H. J. Ford, and Lancelot Speed is a collection of romantic and adventurous stories written in the early 20th century. This anthology brings to life legendary characters and tales, including the famous Robin Hood, through vivid illustrations and detailed narratives. The stories explore themes of adventure, heroism, and fantasy, depicting the richness of folklore that spans across different cultures. The opening of the collection introduces the legendary figure of Robin Hood and sets the scene in medieval England, where he lives as an outlaw beloved by the poor for his bravery against corrupt authorities. As Robin Hood navigates his life in Sherwood Forest, he encounters Little John, a formidable stranger who soon becomes his loyal companion. The narrative captures their initial confrontation and the establishment of their brotherhood, highlighting Robin's strict code against harming the innocent while targeting the wealthy, especially the Sheriff of Nottingham. This heartwarming introduction to camaraderie and adventure lays the foundation for the enchanting tales that follow in the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Tales
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
33152 |
| Release Date |
Jul 14, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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