<p>&ldquo;You who so plod amid serious things that you feel it shame to give yourself up even for a few short moments to mirth and joyousness in the land of Fancy; you who think that life hath not to do with innocent laughter that can harm no one; these pages are not for you.&rdquo; ― Howard Pyle, <em>The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood</em></p><p><em>The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood of Great Renown in Nottinghamshire</em> (1883) is written and illustrated by Howard Pyle. In this novel, Pyle extended the 19th-century portrayal of Robin Hood as a heroic outlaw who robs the rich to feed the poor and adapted it for children. Pyle&rsquo;s novel increased the popularity of Robin Hood in the United States and influenced later writers and artists in their own Robin Hood portrayals.</p><p>Although this book is nearly 140 years old, its joyful tale about the witty and charming adventurer and outlaw Robin Hood remains an enjoyable read and a true classic for children and adults alike.</p>