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Robin Hood A Cinematic History of the English Outlaw and His Scottish Counterparts

Nollen Scott Allen
Heftet / 2008 / Engelsk

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ISBN
9780786437573
Publisert
2008-05-01
Utgiver
Vendor
McFarland & Co Inc
Vekt
367 gr
Høyde
229 mm
Bredde
152 mm
Dybde
14 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet

Forfatter
Nollen Scott Allen

Om bidragsyterne

The late Scott Allen Nollen was educated in film and history at the University of Iowa. He had written and edited more than 40 books on the history of film, literature and music.

Robin Hood A Cinematic History of the English Outlaw and His Scottish Counterparts

Nollen Scott Allen
Heftet / 2008 / Engelsk
Nollen Scott Allen
Heftet / 2008 / Engelsk
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“informative...always readable...recommended”—<i>ARBA</i>; “well written and researched...an absolute delight...a valuable addition”—<i>Film & History</i>; “traces the Sherwood Forest merry men in film, fact, and folklore...filled with interesting film trivia”—<i>C&RL News</i>; “detailed, illustrated critical study...interesting...well-informed study”—<i>Interzone</i>; “both the legend and the film representations are covered”—<i>Classic Images</i>; “covers all of the performers”—<i>The Intelligencer Record</i>; “the exploration of the actual legend is interesting and dealt with in two lengthy sections. Written with enthusiasm”—<i>Film Review.</i>

From Errol Flynn to Kevin Costner to Daffy Duck, the bandit of Sherwood Forest has gone through a variety of incarnations on the way to becoming a cinematic staple. The historic Robin Hood--actually an amalgam of several outlaws of medieval England--was eventually transformed into the romantic and deadly archer-swordsman who "robbed from the rich to give to the poor." This image was reinforced by popular literature, song--and film. This volume provides in-depth information on each film based on the immortal hero. In addition, other historical figures such as Scottish rebel-outlaws Rob Roy MacGregor and William Wallace are examined. Nollen also explores nontraditional representations of the legend, such as Frank Sinatra's Robin and the Seven Hoods and Westerns featuring the Robin Hood motif. A filmography is provided, including production information. The text is highlighted by rare photographs, advertisements, and illustrations.
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Offers information on films based on Robin Hood. This work also examines other historical figures such as Scottish rebel-outlaws Rob Roy MacGregor and William Wallace. It also offers a filmography, including production information, and the text is highlighted by photographs, advertisements, and illustrations.
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Table of Contents Preface      Part I: Robin Hood in History      1. Sad Stories of the Death of Kings (1066–1276)      Early Outlaws of England      The End of Norman Rule      Richard the Lionheart      King John      Robert Hod, Outlaw, and Other Rebels      2. Was Robin Hood a Scot? (1066–1329)      The Hammer of the Scots      Sir William Wallace      Robert the Bruce, King of Scots      Wallace, Bruce and Robin Hood      3. English Rebels and Hoods (1322–1450)      Part II: Robin Hood in Story and Song      4. From Minstrel’s Yeoman to Playwright’s Aristocrat (1400–1700)      5. Robin Returns to Scotland (1671–1734)      The Making of an Outlaw      6. Storybook Outlaws (1771–1900)      Fascination with Tradition      The Scottish Chiefs      Rob Roy      Ivanhoe      Part III: Robin Hood on the Screena      7. Shadows of Sherwood: Early Silent Films (1908–1913)      8. No Heavy Footed Englishman: Robin Hood (1922)      9. Fluent Treason: The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)      10. A Round of Robins: Variations on the Legend (1946–1954)      Ivanhoe      The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men      Rob Roy: The Highland Rogue      11. Low-Budget Brigands: The Hammer Hoods (1957–1973)      12. The Chairman of the Board as the Prince of Thieves: Robin and the Seven Hoods (1964)      13. The Revised Robin: Robin and Marian (1976)      14. Beverly Hills or Barnesdale? (1991)      Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves      Robin Hood      Robin Hood: Men in Tights      15. Robin’s Caledonian Renaissance (1995)      Rob Roy      Braveheart      16. Wither the Greenwood?      Appendix A: Films About the English Robin Hood      Appendix B: Films About the “Scottish Robin Hoods”      Appendix C: Robin Hood Westerns      Chapter Notes      Bibliography      Index     
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“informative...always readable...recommended”—<i>ARBA</i>; “well written and researched...an absolute delight...a valuable addition”—<i>Film & History</i>; “traces the Sherwood Forest merry men in film, fact, and folklore...filled with interesting film trivia”—<i>C&RL News</i>; “detailed, illustrated critical study...interesting...well-informed study”—<i>Interzone</i>; “both the legend and the film representations are covered”—<i>Classic Images</i>; “covers all of the performers”—<i>The Intelligencer Record</i>; “the exploration of the actual legend is interesting and dealt with in two lengthy sections. Written with enthusiasm”—<i>Film Review.</i>

From Errol Flynn to Kevin Costner to Daffy Duck, the bandit of Sherwood Forest has gone through a variety of incarnations on the way to becoming a cinematic staple. The historic Robin Hood--actually an amalgam of several outlaws of medieval England--was eventually transformed into the romantic and deadly archer-swordsman who "robbed from the rich to give to the poor." This image was reinforced by popular literature, song--and film. This volume provides in-depth information on each film based on the immortal hero. In addition, other historical figures such as Scottish rebel-outlaws Rob Roy MacGregor and William Wallace are examined. Nollen also explores nontraditional representations of the legend, such as Frank Sinatra's Robin and the Seven Hoods and Westerns featuring the Robin Hood motif. A filmography is provided, including production information. The text is highlighted by rare photographs, advertisements, and illustrations.
Les mer
Offers information on films based on Robin Hood. This work also examines other historical figures such as Scottish rebel-outlaws Rob Roy MacGregor and William Wallace. It also offers a filmography, including production information, and the text is highlighted by photographs, advertisements, and illustrations.
Les mer
Table of Contents Preface      Part I: Robin Hood in History      1. Sad Stories of the Death of Kings (1066–1276)      Early Outlaws of England      The End of Norman Rule      Richard the Lionheart      King John      Robert Hod, Outlaw, and Other Rebels      2. Was Robin Hood a Scot? (1066–1329)      The Hammer of the Scots      Sir William Wallace      Robert the Bruce, King of Scots      Wallace, Bruce and Robin Hood      3. English Rebels and Hoods (1322–1450)      Part II: Robin Hood in Story and Song      4. From Minstrel’s Yeoman to Playwright’s Aristocrat (1400–1700)      5. Robin Returns to Scotland (1671–1734)      The Making of an Outlaw      6. Storybook Outlaws (1771–1900)      Fascination with Tradition      The Scottish Chiefs      Rob Roy      Ivanhoe      Part III: Robin Hood on the Screena      7. Shadows of Sherwood: Early Silent Films (1908–1913)      8. No Heavy Footed Englishman: Robin Hood (1922)      9. Fluent Treason: The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)      10. A Round of Robins: Variations on the Legend (1946–1954)      Ivanhoe      The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men      Rob Roy: The Highland Rogue      11. Low-Budget Brigands: The Hammer Hoods (1957–1973)      12. The Chairman of the Board as the Prince of Thieves: Robin and the Seven Hoods (1964)      13. The Revised Robin: Robin and Marian (1976)      14. Beverly Hills or Barnesdale? (1991)      Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves      Robin Hood      Robin Hood: Men in Tights      15. Robin’s Caledonian Renaissance (1995)      Rob Roy      Braveheart      16. Wither the Greenwood?      Appendix A: Films About the English Robin Hood      Appendix B: Films About the “Scottish Robin Hoods”      Appendix C: Robin Hood Westerns      Chapter Notes      Bibliography      Index     
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780786437573
Publisert
2008-05-01
Utgiver
Vendor
McFarland & Co Inc
Vekt
367 gr
Høyde
229 mm
Bredde
152 mm
Dybde
14 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet

Forfatter
Nollen Scott Allen

Om bidragsyterne

The late Scott Allen Nollen was educated in film and history at the University of Iowa. He had written and edited more than 40 books on the history of film, literature and music.

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