Robin Hood: Volume 2 by Joseph Ritson

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Robin Hood: Volume 2 by Joseph Ritson

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A collector of literary antiquities, Joseph Ritson (1752–1803) was particularly interested in medieval ballad poetry. Published in two volumes in 1795, this is an important collection of songs and poems relating to the legend of Robin Hood. Volume 2 includes many shorter texts in the tradition.

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Robin Hood: Volume 2 by Joseph Ritson

A controversial literary critic and commentator, Joseph Ritson (1752–1803) made his reputation identifying and exposing literary forgeries. His enduring legacy, however, stems from his interest in the legend of Robin Hood. The combination of his passion for collecting literary antiquities, particularly medieval ballad poetry, and his political convictions in support of republican government, drew him to the tale of the English outlaw. This two-volume work, first published in 1795, is an important collection of texts relating to the legend. Ritson's aim was to present all the known poems and songs, and his research was so thorough that very little further material has been found since. This work helped transform the perception of the Robin Hood tradition, encouraging its serious study. As well as a selection of texts, Volume 2 contains an appendix of shorter pieces, including some song lyrics with scores.
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ISBN 13 9781108078177
ISBN 10 1108078176
Title Robin Hood: Volume 2
Author Joseph Ritson
Series Cambridge Library Collection - Literary Studies
Condition Non disponible
Binding type Paperback
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Year published 2015-01-29
Number of pages 234
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