Robin Hood and Little John
Robin Hood’s adventures started 700 years ago and continue to capture the imagination today. There can’t be many people who have not heard of Robin Hood who, along with his band of merry men and his love interest, Maid Marion, stole from the rich to give to the poor; the people’s champion who fought against the injustices applied by the Sheriff of Nottingham and Prince John; the loyal supporter of King Richard The Lion-heart.
The adventures of Robin Hood provide action, romance, comedy and, perhaps most importantly of all, the suggestion that, just maybe, someone out there is looking after the interests of ordinary people. In a time of World governments and big business this thought is just as reassuring as it was to the medieval serfs who first started circulating tales of Robin Hood’s adventures. The story of Robin Hood has been told and retold throughout the ages. Each retelling is moulded to fit the current time and mood and adds further layers to the legend. There have been several attempts to identify the real historical Robin Hood, but for me the important thing is that the idea and concept has survived and flourished throughout the generations.
I’ve lived in Nottingham, the traditional home of Robin Hood, for most of my life and so I’ve grown-up with the tales. I played Robin Hood as a child and owned numerous bows and arrows and Robin Hood caps. I’ve been to Robin Hood festivals and banquets where I cheered the heroes and booed the villains. I feel just a little bit proud when a new Robin Hood movie or TV show comes out and just a little bit indignant when somewhere else tries to claim him as their own.
Robin Hood Adventures is a blog with the goal of looking at the legend and how it has changed and adapted. It will also look at how Robin Hood is still making the news today. I hope you enjoy reading and your comments and suggestions will be most welcome.
September 30th, 2009 at 11:37 pm
I cant wait for the film to come out. I am getting ready to self publish an old Robin Hood book with an artist I’ve known for years. I love the stories I love the mystique and I even laugh at those who use this amazing character to demonize opposing political views.
Oh yeah and you should keep these posts coming even after the movie has come and gone.