Product Description In the medieval England, hiding amidst the dense foliage of the Sherwood Forest, there lives a legendary archer with his merry band of men. For the Sheriff of Nottingham, he is an outlaw who must be seized, come what may. But for the country people, he is a hero. This is the story of Robin Hooda wanted man who steals from the rich and gives to the poor. And at every turn of the page, awaits a new adventure. Will Robin Hood manage to remain hidden in plain sight? Or will the Sheriff finally have his head? Complete with Howard Pyles beautiful illustrations, this book was the first novelization of the tales and myths of Robin Hood. It has played a major part in informing the popular imagination of this character, and remains a beloved childrens classic. About the Author Born on March 5, 1853 in Wilmington, Delaware, Howard Pyle grew up to be an author, painter, and a pioneer in illustration. He was a well-established, respected artist whose illustrations were published in esteemed magazines such as Harpers Weekly, but he wanted to write and illustrate his own stories as well. In 1883, The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood was published. This book became Pyles best-known work, and made the public appreciate his literary qualities along with his artistic abilities. Many stories illustrated by Howard Pyle have become classics, such as Otto of the Silver Hand (1888), Jack Ballisters Fortunes (1895), including some of his own folktales, Pepper and Salt (1886), The Wonder Clock (1888), and The Garden Behind the Moon (1895). Due to his remarkable work, Pyle also came into contact with many renowned personalities of his time. He illustrated in The Washington by Woodrow Wilson, in the books written by Mark Twain, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Oliver Wendell Holmes. In 1910, Pyle moved to Italy with his wife and kids with the aim of studying the old masters. There he breathed his last at the age of 58.
The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood
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Author: Pyle, Howard
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9789389931488
Details:
Author: Pyle, Howard
Binding: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 392
Release Date: 03-01-2020
Package Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.0 x 1.3 inches Languages: english
EAN: 9789389931488
