Ivanhoe: A Romance: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Ivanhoe: A Romance is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Scott, Walter (1771–1832).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Ivanhoe: A Romance" by Walter Scott is a historical novel published in December 1819. Set in 1194 England, it tells the story of Saxon knight Wilfred of Ivanhoe, disinherited for his loyalty to Norman King Richard the Lionheart and forbidden love for Lady Rowena. The novel weaves together tournaments, outlaws, and deep divisions between Jews and Christians, Normans and Saxons. Scott's vivid portrayal of medieval England sparked widespread fascination with chivalry and the Middle Ages, influencing how generations would imagine figures like Richard the Lionheart and Robin Hood.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Ivanhoe: A Romance
- Author credits: Scott, Walter (1771–1832)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Anglo-Saxons -- Fiction
- Great Britain -- History -- Richard I, 1189-1199 -- Fiction
- Historical fiction
- Ivanhoe, Wilfred of, Sir (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
- Jews -- England -- Fiction
- Knights and knighthood -- Fiction
- Love stories
- Normans -- Great Britain -- Fiction
- Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Best Books Ever Listings
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Novels
- Historical Fiction
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