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Library exhibits ‘Robin Hood: Selected Resources’ 3:27 p.m., Sept. 19, 2005--“Robin Hood: Selected Resources,” a new exhibit, is on view in the Information Room of the Morris Library through Friday, Dec. 16. The exhibition was planned in conjunction with the “Images of Robin Hood,” the fifth biennial meeting of the International Society for Robin Hood Studies, which is being sponsored by UD’s English department from Thursday, Sept. 29, through Sunday, Oct. 2. Iris Snyder, associate librarian in the Special Collections Department, is curator of the exhibit. From his earliest mention in late-medieval writings, Robin Hood has enjoyed almost mythic status. His career has been chronicled in May Day games, dramatic works, ballads, songs and, more recently, in operas and films. Stories of Robin Hood have been translated into a wide variety of languages, including Romance, Germanic and Scandinavian languages. Scholars do not always agree whether there was a historical Robin Hood who inspired the legendary tales, but some of the most familiar aspects of his life--Maid Marian, Friar Tuck, Robin’s aristocratic background, his association with Richard the Lion Heart and Prince John, and even his redistribution of wealth from the rich to the poor--appear to be later additions to the early tales. The books on exhibition attest to the continued popularity of Robin Hood and to the variety of editions, chapbooks and writings about his career. Noted Brandywine illustrators N. C. Wyeth and Howard Pyle have contributed to the Robin Hood corpus through the written word and celebrated illustrations. Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Errol Flynn, Kevin Costner and Mel Brooks have all lent their dramatic talents to developing the heroic and comic possibilities of the “prince of thieves.” A sampling of renowned scholars of the Robin Hood legend and of earlier literature also appears in these cases. For library hours call 302-831-BOOK or check the library web at To learn how to subscribe to UDaily, click here. |
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