After Hearing "Robin Hood" by Franklin P. Adams
The story revolves around a young man who steals from the rich and gives to the poor, using his archery skills to evade capture. He lives in Sherwood Forest with a band of outlaws, including Little John and Will Scarlett. The tale explores themes of social justice, loyalty, and the struggle between good and evil.
By Franklin P. Adams · First published 1933 · Genre: Poetry, Historical, Nostalgia · 91 words
First lines
The songs of Sherwood Forest / Are lilac-sweet and clear; / The virile rhymes of merrier times / Sound fair upon mine ear.
Sweet is their sylvan cadence / And sweet their simple art.
The balladry of the greenwood tree / Stirs memories in my heart.
O braver days and elder / With mickle valour dight, / How ye bring back the time, alack!
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Historical — References to Sherwood Forest and Robin Hood evoke historical and legendary themes.
- Nostalgia — The poem reflects on past times and memories, indicating a nostalgic theme.
- Literary — The work's focus on language, art, and literary references suggests a literary genre.
Tags
Satire · Humor · Social Commentary · Fiction · Novel · Comedy · Literary Satire · American Literature · 20th Century Literature · Short Story Collection · Collection of Short Stories · Storytelling
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Franklin P. Adams
- Date: 1933 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Historical, Nostalgia, Literary
- Length: 91 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
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