Into the Greenwood
Robin Hood is one of the most ubiquitous figures in the English-speaking world. He’s been the star of countless films, television shows, books, games, and branded merchandise from baking supplies to investment apps. Whether he’s wearing a dark shrouding hood or a jaunty pointed cap, there’s a distinct image that comes to mind when you hear the name. Our mission is to dissect that image. Through interviews with academics and experts we’ll be taking a focused look on what one would actually expect of a forest-dwelling outlaw in late 12th century England. How many Merry Men could comfortably dwell within Sherwood Forest? How extensive was the authority of a local Sheriff? Would those tights of Lincoln green be comfortable to wear? You know, the important stuff. Interview episodes will be interspersed with episodes delving into our pop-culture portrayals as we take a chronological look at Robin Hood’s extensive filmography one movie at a time. So string your bows, prepare a lusty laugh, and come join us in the greenwood. Support: patreon.com/intogreenwood Follow: @intogreenwood on Twitter and Facebook Contact: intogreenwood@gmail.com
Into the Greenwood
Episode 8: To All The Marians I Have Known with Emily J. Rich
Emily J. Rich joins us in the Greenwood for a discussion about the history of female characters in Robin Hood stories, including some surprising facts about the origin of Maid Marian.
This discussion contained many references to adaptations, both old and new, here are some links to learn more about some of them:
Child Ballad 150: Robin Hood and Maid Marian by Anonymous
Robin Hood: A Tale of the Olden Time by Anonymous (1819)
Maid Marian by Thomas Love Peacock (1822)
Maid Marian, or the Forest Queen, being a Companion to Robin Hood by Joachim Hayward Stocqueler (1849)
Maid Marian and Robin Hood: A Romance of Old Sherwood by J.E. Muddock (1892)
The Outlaws of Sherwood by Robin McKinely (1988)
The Arrow of Sherwood by Lauren Johnson (2013)
The Scarlet Forest by A.E. Chandler (2017)
Sherwood by Meagan Spooner (2019)
Maid Marian and the Morris: The Connection of the Morris with the Robin Hood Legend by Elizabeth Swann
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