To break the law for the greater good is a trope that has its roots in the legend of a fourteenth century forest bandit. “Robin Hood: People’s Outlaw and Forest Hero” chronicles the impact of the legend, looking at its historical context and its continual impact that lives on in modern media and pop culture, romanticizing the people’s outlaw ideal. With plenty of art strewn about the writing, “Robin Hood” is a strong addition to any literary studies collection focusing on legends of popular culture.
