The Outlaws of Medieval Legend
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The popular heroes of the Middle Ages were semi-mythical figures. The Outlaws of Medieval Legend explores not only the famous Robin Hood and William Wallace, but also some now forgotten rogues such as Gamelyn and Fulke Fitzwarin.Apart from William Wallace, the heroes of the outlaw legend were not men who played a leading role on the historical stage. Nevertheless, this book reveals how they were remembered in tradition for generations. This fascinating book explains the popularity of these figures and how the stories appealed to the common people of the Middle Ages. Keen also explores their origins, spirit and background.In this reissue, the author provides a new introduction to set the book in the context of recent work on these exciting characters.
Preface to the New EditionPrefaceIntroduction to the Second EditionIntroduction: Some RecantationsIThe Matter of the Greenwood1IIThe Story of Hereward9IIIThe Historical Background of the Hereward Legend23IVThe Romance of Fulk Fitzwarin39VThe Romance of Eustace the Monk53VIWilliam Wallace and the Scottish Outlaws64VIIThe Tale of Gamelyn78VIIIThe Robin Hood Ballads (I)95IXThe Robin Hood Ballads (II)116XThe Historical Background of the Robin Hood Ballads128XIThe Outlaw Ballad as an Expression of Peasant Discontent145XIIThe Historicity of Robin Hood174XIIIThe Outlaw in History191XIVConclusions208App. IThe Supposed Mythological Origin of the Robin Hood Legend219App. IISources and Bibliography223App. IIIAdditional Bibliography226App. IVRobin Hood in Recent Historical Writing (1977-86): A Postscript229Index236
