Robin Hood Dobson and Taylor wrote, 'More generally the Robin of the broadsides is a much less tragic, less heroic and in the last resort less mature figure than his medieval predecessor'. In most of the broadside ballads Robin Hood remains a plebeian figure, a notable exception being Martin Parker's attempt at an overall life of Robin Hood, A True Tale of Robin Hood, which also emphasises the theme of Robin Hood's generosity to the poor more than the broadsheet ballads do in general. The 17th century introduced the minstrel Alan-a-Dale. He first appeared in a 17th-century broadside ballad, and unlike many
Robin Hood and the Pirates Robin Hood and the Pirates Robin Hood and the Pirates () is a 1960 Italian adventure film directed by Giorgio Simonelli, and starring Lex Barker and Jackie Lane. Robin Hood, the protagonist, leaves the Sherwood Forest, and is allied with the pirates. After several clashes and many adventures, he gets tired, and decides to return to his homeland, where he discovers that his father was killed, and that is a usurper to the throne. Thus, he begins his old life as fighter who defends the poor against the rich. "Robin Hood and the Pirates" was released in Italy on 24