Publisher's Synopsis
Robin Hood or Sherwood Forest: A Comic Opera is a play written by Leonard Macnally and first performed in 1787. The play is a musical comedy that follows the story of the legendary outlaw, Robin Hood, and his band of Merry Men as they rob from the rich and give to the poor. The play is set in Sherwood Forest, where Robin Hood and his men live, and it features a range of characters including the Sheriff of Nottingham, Maid Marian, and Friar Tuck. The play is filled with humor, romance, and adventure, and it has been a popular source of inspiration for many adaptations of the Robin Hood story over the years. Macnally's play is notable for its use of music, which was composed by Thomas Linley, and its satirical commentary on the social and political issues of the time. Overall, Robin Hood or Sherwood Forest: A Comic Opera is a fun and entertaining play that captures the spirit of the Robin Hood legend in a unique and memorable way.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
