The Duchess and the Legend of Robin Hood E-BOOK

The tale of Robin Hood, a celebrated legend, arguably an outlaw and rapscallion, is eminently familiar. According to folklore, he possessed unmatched prowess as an archer and was equally proficient with swords. Nevertheless, his bravery during his escapades was legendary.

            While some narratives may conflict, it is likely that they universally originated from a credible source. Was it feasible that he was a Knight who, having witnessed corruption within the institution he was serving, took a stand for the populace? Alternatively, was it plausible that he was a Lord, born into nobility, who exhibited a genuine concern for his subjects? To be sure, he was a thief, but nevertheless, he had compassion for his constituents and was an opponent of tyranny.

            Conversely, is it conceivable that the history which surrounded Hood had been altered for his own embellishment, in order to confer upon himself the role of the hero, the faultless, the benevolent? Is it plausible, then, that the Sheriff he confronted was in fact the one opposing him, instead of the opposite? Could it be that he was, in fact, a ruthless oppressor who sought to punish anyone who dared to oppose him?

            Undoubtedly, we may never acquire a satisfactory conclusiveness as to whether he actually existed. Nonetheless, his legend continues to appeal to us in multifarious manners. Perhaps the ultimate purpose of this tale is to impart upon us a moral lesson, as is the purpose of every legend, fable, and myth. What other explanation could there be?