The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood
Robin Hood, outlawed as a youth for killing a forester in a quarrel, gathers his band in Sherwood Forest and spends the rest of his days robbing the rich, feeding the poor, outwitting the Sheriff of Nottingham and competing in shooting matches in disguise. Howard Pyle wove the old ballads into a single sequence of episodes: the fight with Little John on the bridge, the recruitment of Will Scarlet, Allan a Dale and Friar Tuck, the rescue of Will Stutely, the visit of King Richard, and the hero's death at Kirklees. Published in 1883 with Pyle's own illustrations and decorative borders, written in a mock-medieval English of his own devising, the book shaped nearly every later Robin Hood from the films onward. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the first chapter free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood
The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood by Howard Pyle can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood online?
Yes. The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood in the public domain?
Yes. The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood by Howard Pyle is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood?
About 7 h 24 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood?
The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood by Howard Pyle is filed under "Religion & Mythology" in the Vinteuil library.
