Robin Hood

Robin Hood is the archetypal English folk hero, an outlaw who, in modern versions of the legend, stole from the rich to give to the poor. Although most noted for his material egalitarianism, in the stories he also pursues other types of equality and justice. However, as mentioned below, Robin Hood was not quite so generous in the original medieval legends. In the end, since most events in the various Robin Hood stories are fictional, arguments over the "real" or "true" Robin Hood are unlikely to reach any conclusion. Even if Robin Hood or a similar person did indeed exist, finding concrete evidence about his life is highly improbable.

Appearance in other arts

Music

Composer Robert Steadman, who lived for some time in Nottingham, has written 2 musical compositions using the myths of Robin Hood:

Related Topics:
Composer - Robert Steadman - Nottingham - Myths

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• The Dethe of Robyn Hood (1995) uses fragments of a medieval ballad as its text and is scored for narrator and wind band.
• Robin Hood & Little John (2005) was commissioned by Southwell Choral Society as was premiered by them in Southwell Minster. It sets an anonymous medieval ballad about the first meeting of Robin Hood and Little John and is scored for choir and large ensemble.
• Sherwood (2005) is a rock band from San Luis Obispo, California, who took their name from Sherwood Forest, where Robin Hood had his adventures.
• "Robin Hood" by Louis Prima and Bob Miketta (1944) also recorded by Prima.
• "The Sheriff of Noddingham", a surfing instrumental by David Marks, one time member of the Beach Boys.

Video games

• Cinemaware's classic 1986 title Defender of the Crown featured Robin Hood as one of the player's allies in the struggle to re-conquer England.
• In 2003, Defender of the Crown was re-mastered and re-released as .
• Other Robin Hood-themed video games are listed on MobyGames.
• Code Masters 1985 action platformer by the Oliver twins, Super Robin Hood