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 1 contains a lengthy scholarly discussion of the tradition.
| ISBN: | 9781108078160 |
| Publication date: | 29th January 2015 |
| Author: | Joseph Ritson |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 294 pages |
| Series: | Cambridge Library Collection - Literary Studies |
| Genres: |
Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval |
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 1 contains a lengthy scholarly discussion of the tradition.
Robin Hood: Volume 1 features in the following genres: Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval
Robin Hood: Volume 1 is available in Paperback
Robin Hood: Volume 1 was written by Joseph Ritson and published by Cambridge University Press
Robin Hood: Volume 1 has 294 pages
Yes it is part of Cambridge Library Collection - Literary Studies series
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