The Outlaw Legend : A Cultural Tradition in Britain, America and Australia
by
Graham Seal
Book Details
Format
Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
0521553172
ISBN-13
9780521553179
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Imprint
Cambridge University Press
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Jul 13th, 1996
Print length
268 Pages
Weight
548 grams
Dimensions
16.00 x 23.60 x 2.30 cms
Product Classification:
Literary studies: generalFolklore studies / Study of mythFolklore, myths & legends
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From Robin Hood to outlaws-in-cyberspace, many supposed criminals have become national heroes. The Outlaw Legend, first published in 1996, examines why outlaw heroes are part of folklore and why they become important in times of political stress. This is a wonderfully illustrated and entertaining read.
British and Irish highwaymen, American badmen and Australian bushrangers are part of our folklore - just think of Robin Hood, Dick Turpin, Billy the Kid, Jesse James and Ned Kelly. Most have been remembered as noble bandits or national heroes even though they were criminals. Remembered and recreated through song, stories and film, Graham Seal shows in this 1996 book that outlaw heroes have survived remarkably across time and place, and share many characteristics when their 'role' is examined in a social context. They also seem to become important in times of social, economic and political stress. Illustrated throughout, this is a lively and entertaining read beginning with Robin Hood and progressing through to outlaws in cyberspace.
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