Robin Hood novels
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Robin Hood novels are literary works that recount the legendary adventures of the English outlaw Robin Hood and his companions as they resist corrupt authorities and champion the poor.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Robin Hood legends | 3 |
| Robin Hood novels canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T765207 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Robin Hood novels Context triple: [Sheriff of Nottingham, appearsIn, Robin Hood novels]
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A.
Robin Hood
Robin Hood is a legendary English folk hero and outlaw famed for stealing from the rich to give to the poor, typically depicted as a master archer living in Sherwood Forest with his band of Merry Men.
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B.
Chronicles of Jean Froissart
The Chronicles of Jean Froissart is a 14th-century historical narrative that vividly recounts the events, politics, and warfare of the early Hundred Years’ War and late medieval Europe.
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C.
Eagle of Saladin
The Eagle of Saladin is a heraldic symbol widely used in the Arab world, representing Arab nationalism and historical legacy, and appearing on several national coats of arms and flags.
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D.
Chronicles
Chronicles is a biblical historical book that recounts and interprets the history of Israel and Judah, focusing on their kings, temple worship, and covenant relationship with God.
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E.
Books of Kings
The Books of Kings are historical and theological narratives in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament that recount the reigns of Israel’s and Judah’s monarchs, the role of prophets, and the spiritual decline leading to exile.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Robin Hood novels Target entity description: Robin Hood novels are literary works that recount the legendary adventures of the English outlaw Robin Hood and his companions as they resist corrupt authorities and champion the poor.
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A.
Robin Hood
Robin Hood is a legendary English folk hero and outlaw famed for stealing from the rich to give to the poor, typically depicted as a master archer living in Sherwood Forest with his band of Merry Men.
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B.
Chronicles of Jean Froissart
The Chronicles of Jean Froissart is a 14th-century historical narrative that vividly recounts the events, politics, and warfare of the early Hundred Years’ War and late medieval Europe.
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C.
Eagle of Saladin
The Eagle of Saladin is a heraldic symbol widely used in the Arab world, representing Arab nationalism and historical legacy, and appearing on several national coats of arms and flags.
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D.
Chronicles
Chronicles is a biblical historical book that recounts and interprets the history of Israel and Judah, focusing on their kings, temple worship, and covenant relationship with God.
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E.
Books of Kings
The Books of Kings are historical and theological narratives in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament that recount the reigns of Israel’s and Judah’s monarchs, the role of prophets, and the spiritual decline leading to exile.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
fiction genre
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literary work category ⓘ novel cycle ⓘ |
| basedOn |
English folklore
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Robin Hood legend ⓘ |
| featureMoral |
defense of the oppressed
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importance of fairness ⓘ questioning unjust laws ⓘ |
| hasAntagonist |
Prince John
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Sheriff of Nottingham ⓘ |
| hasAudience |
children
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general readers ⓘ young adults ⓘ |
| hasCharacter |
Friar Tuck
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Little John ⓘ Maid Marian ⓘ Much the Miller’s Son ⓘ
linked to:
Much the Miller's Son
Will Scarlet ⓘ |
| hasGenre |
adventure fiction
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children’s literature ⓘ historical fiction ⓘ young adult fiction ⓘ |
| hasLanguage | English ⓘ |
| hasMainCharacter | Robin Hood ⓘ |
| hasSetting |
Nottinghamshire
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Sherwood Forest ⓘ medieval England ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
corruption of authority
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loyalty and camaraderie ⓘ outlaw heroism ⓘ resistance to tyranny ⓘ social justice ⓘ wealth redistribution ⓘ |
| influenced |
later adventure literature
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modern retellings of outlaw heroes ⓘ swashbuckler fiction ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
medieval ballads
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oral storytelling traditions ⓘ |
| portrays |
archery contests
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conflict with sheriffs and nobles ⓘ forest outlaw communities ⓘ robbery from the rich to give to the poor ⓘ |
| timePeriodOfSetting | High Middle Ages ⓘ |
| typicalPlotElement |
disguises and trickery
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outlaws ambushing tax collectors ⓘ rescue of prisoners ⓘ romance between Robin Hood and Maid Marian ⓘ |
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Instruction
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Subject: Robin Hood novels Description of subject: Robin Hood novels are literary works that recount the legendary adventures of the English outlaw Robin Hood and his companions as they resist corrupt authorities and champion the poor.
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linked to: Robin Hood novels