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Robin Hood: A Collection of all the Ancient Poems, Songs, and Ballads is a literary gem that compiles the timeless tales of the legendary outlaw. This anthology provides readers with a comprehensive look at the different literary forms through which the Robin Hood stories have been told over the centuries. From epic poems to ballads, this collection offers a rich tapestry of narratives that have shaped the popular image of Robin Hood. The book explores themes of justice, heroism, and the struggle against oppression in a captivating and engaging manner. It also sheds light on the evolution of storytelling and the enduring appeal of this iconic figure in literature. Various authors have contributed to the preservation and retelling of the Robin Hood legend, making this anthology a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike. Readers will find themselves captivated by the diversity of voices and interpretations presented in this compilation, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the folklore and literary history of Robin Hood.

Hryhory Skovoroda is considered by many as the first great Slavic philosopher and poet. Written over a period stretching from the 1750s until 1785, his The Garden of Divine Songs is a unique collection of 30 poems, featuring a complex system of strophic structures and with only a few of the songs written in a traditional way. Skovoroda never repeats one and the same strophic structure; this being the case, his Garden of Divine Songs according to writer-scholar Valery Shevchuk functions as a “practical guide to the art of poetry”, exemplifying all the meters and strophic patterns that were possible in Ukrainian poetry of that time. The poet makes masterful use of the accomplishments of academic poetry; the so-called “songs of the world” are the most prominent poems in this collection. These songs are an expression of Skovoroda's views in poetic form, and many ideas from The Garden of Divine Songs, such as the search for happiness in the world in song 21, would later form the basis for some of Skovoroda’s philosophical treatises. Skovoroda’s originality, and his ability to approach the most cardinal problems of human existence, stem from his capacity to combine known motifs, borrowed from literary sources such as classical texts, the Bible, and ancient Ukrainian poetic works, with his own system of thinking that focuses on his philosophy of the heart. The complete poems of Skovoroda are appearing in their entirety here in English for the first time, accompanied by a guest introduction by prominent Ukrainian writer Valery Shevchuk. This title has been realised by a team of the following dedicated professionals: Translated by Michael M. Naydan with an introduction by Valery Shevchuk Translations Edited by Olha Tytarenko Maxim Hodak - Максим Ходак (Publisher), Max Mendor - Макс Мендор (Director), Ksenia Papazova (Managing Editor).