The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood

De: Howard Pyle

Narrado por: David Thorn

Howard Pyle's exciting and hilarious tales of Robin Hood and his merry band of Outlaws who reigned over Sherwood Forest doing many good deeds for the poor, and deserved misdeeds for the pompous and haughty rich.

Table of Contents

Author's Preface

Chapter 01: How Robin Hood Came to Be an Outlaw

Chapter 02: Robin Hood and the Tinker

Chapter 03: The Shooting Match at Nottingham Town

Chapter 04: Will Stutely Rescued by His Companions

Chapter 05: Robin Hood Turns Butcher

Chapter 06: Little John Goes to Nottingham Fair

Chapter 07: How Little John Lived at the Sheriff's

Chapter 08: Little John and the Tanner of Blyth

Chapter 09: Robin Hood and Will Scarlet

Chapter 10: The Adventure with Midge the Miller's Son

Chapter 11: Robin Hood and Allan a Dale

Chapter 12: Robin Hood Seeks the Curtal Friar

Chapter 13: Robin Hood Compasses a Marriage

Chapter 14: Robin Hood Aids a Sorrowful Knight

Chapter 15: How Sir Richard of the Lea Paid His Debts

Chapter 16: Little John Turns Barefoot Friar

Chapter 17: Robin Hood Turns Beggar

Chapter 18: Robin Hood Shoots Before Queen Eleanor

Chapter 19: The Chase of Robin Hood

Chapter 20: Robin Hood and Guy of Gisbourne

Chapter 21: King Richard Comes to Sherwood Forest

Epilogue

Howard Pyle was born on March 5, 1853 in Wilmington, Delaware. From the time he was a very small boy he loved pictures, especially the pictures in storybooks. Among his favorites were Grimm’s German Fairy Tales and Arabian Nights.

At the age of twenty-one, Pyle began to contribute illustrations and fables to St. Nicholas magazine and later went on to write and illustrate books for children. His first was The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood in 1883. Many more books followed. He also taught illustration at the Drexel Institute in Philadelphia and later set up his own art school in Wilmington. He died on November 9, 1911, in Florence, Italy.

Public Domain (P)2006 Alcazar AudioWorks

The merry adventures of Robin hod

It did not make any sense and it was sexiest it was also dull there

Jolly good

Having read, listened to, and viewed multiple versions of the Robin Hood story, this is, to me, the jolliest version. It must be the writing that was used for the Errol Flynn movie, Robin and Marion, and many others since. However, this reading is the best so far. Fun adventures, well told, and well read.

I love this version

the reading and singing are perfect to bring the whole story to life. plus it's robin hood

the best.

narrator. amazing.
sorry. timeless.
I never wanted this book to end but parting is inevitable.

Merry Indeed

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood?

The constant joy and merriment, which was translated very well by the narrator.

What about David Thorn’s performance did you like?

He sounds like an energetic grandfather with a veritable library of memorized stories that you can tell he loves to share. Listening to him unwind these tales is a true pleasure.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

It was, but 11+ hours is rather a long single sitting.

a Masterpiece for young and old

This remains one of the best story's ever told. never has it failed to bring mirth to my heart. and tears to my eyes.

I hope that you will listen and be blessed by all within.

Stupendous story and rendition

My daughters and I listened to this book as part of a family read aloud program. What a surprise and a delight! They were so engaged and entertained by the singing and the different voices used by the narrator. The story itself takes some time for our modern ears to adjust to but you quickly get pulled in to the story of Robin and his Merry men. A wonderful tale for the family for long car rides or quiet/nap times.

SPOILER ALERT: A warning for young listeners - if you want a happy ending, do NOT listen to the epilogue.

This is a classic and worth listening to!

Great classic story!
Excellent performance!
I would recomend to all, especially those who do not know the tales of Robin Hood.

The MERRY Adventures is Robin Hood

I have always wanted to read this book. The narrator seemed to be able to put you in the tales as if you were there.

Great Story and Performance

The story and narration were all quite good. I just wish the audio book chapters had been matched up with the actual book chapters instead of being a few 70 minute chunks.