Annotated ContentThis edition has been annotated with the following unique content.Historical ContextDetailed 19th Century Analysis
"There is a magic in that little word, it is a mystic circle that surrounds comforts and virtues never known beyond its hallowed limits."Maid Marian is an
historical fiction and folklore novella by Thomas Love Peacock published in 1822. It is set against the backdrop of
medieval England during the
12th century and reign of King Richard the Lionheart, and spotlights the early 19th-century Romantic literary movement's fascination with the
Middle Ages.
Sneak Peek"To be free, and unconfined in the open fields, with the fresh air, the clear sky, and the bright sun overhead—to have no roof but the heavens, and no canopy but the spreading trees—to be one of a cheerful company, and to tread the elastic turf with a bounding step,—these were pleasures which the Maid Marian enjoyed with the same exuberance of delight as the lark that carolled forth its notes in the blue air above her, and the hare that ran and frolicked in her path."
SynopsisThis whimsical tale follows the adventures of Marian, a spirited and independent young woman, as she navigates the complexities of a society riddled with
political intrigue and romantic entanglements. When her lover,
Robin Hood, is accused of treason, Marian takes it upon herself to clear his name and restore justice. Along the way, she encounters a cast of eccentric and comical characters, each with their own quirks and agendas.Peacock's humorous style shines through as he uses the backdrop of this legendary time period to comment on the social and political issues of his own era. "Maid Marian" is a delightful blend of
romance, adventure, and
satire, offering readers a unique and entertaining glimpse into the past.The story is a companion to the stories of
Robin Hood from books like Ivanhoe by Sir Walter Scott or The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood by Howard Pyle, as a reimagining the legend from a different lens. While Robin Hood is a central character in the traditional tales of Sherwood Forest, in Peacock's novella, the focus shifts to Maid Marian, a character often associated with Robin Hood's band of outlaws.
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Title DetailsOriginal 1822 Text
Classic folklore
