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
The Legend of Robin Hood (board game) The Legend of Robin Hood (board game) The Legend of Robin Hood is a 1979 board game published by Operational Studies Group. "The Legend of Robin Hood" is a game set in Sherwood Forest and the surrounding area, where Robin Hood attempts to recruit a band of loyal leader and with them, to rouse the Merry Men into action, while the Sherriff of Nottingham opposes him. Richard A. Edwards reviewed "The Legend of Robin Hood" in "The Space Gamer" No. 34. Edwards commented that "For a fun, fast, and thoroughly delightful game, the price is certainly a steal. I recommend