| Author |
Finnemore, John, 1863-1915 |
| Translator |
Tervaskanto, Jussi |
| Uniform Title |
The story of Robin Hood and his merry men. Finnish
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| Title |
Robin Hood ja hänen iloiset toverinsa
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| Original Publication |
Finland: WSOY,1926,reprint 1961.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 50.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Anna Siren and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Robin Hood ja hänen iloiset toverinsa" by John Finnemore is a fictional adventure written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around the legendary English outlaw Robin Hood, famed for his acts of thievery against the rich to aid the poor, alongside his merry band of followers. This work aims to capture the essence of Robin Hood's character and his heroic escapades in Sherwood Forest. At the start of the story, readers are introduced to Robin Hood, a young man with aspirations of joining the King's forest guards. However, his fate changes dramatically when he finds himself in a confrontation with the King's foresters after showcasing his exceptional archery skills. His actions lead to him being declared an outlaw, prompting him to embrace a life of rebellion against the corrupt authority represented by Sheriff Nottingham. As the narrative unfolds, Robin meets a fellow giant, who he aptly names "Pikku John" (Little John), and together they begin to gather a group of skilled outlaws in the forest, setting the stage for their continued fight against tyranny and injustice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Robin Hood (Legendary character)
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67170 |
| Release Date |
Jan 15, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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