Robin Hood, Little John, and the Sheriff of Nottingham. Who doesn't know these names and their stories? Since Robin Hood was first mentioned in literature in 1370, his adventures have been retold by countless bards and writers up to the present day. This volume brings together the oldest and most beautiful ballads about the famous outlaw of Sherwood, newly translated and rendered into lively verses. The honest folk songs paint a colorful picture of society, featuring young poachers, impoverished knights, portly abbots, cheerful monks, diligent craftsmen, destitute minstrels, and of course, Robin's loyal companions. A well-researched introduction sheds light on the historical and literary context and summarizes the scholarly findings on Robin Hood succinctly. Whether read, hummed, or sung.