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Ivanhoe (1820) by
Sir Walter Scott
Ivanhoe (1820) by
Sir Walter Scott
Ivanhoe is a historical novel by Sir Walter Scott, first published in 1820 in three volumes and subtitled A Romance. At the time it was written it represented a shift by Scott away from fairly realistic novels set in Scotland in the comparatively recent past, to a somewhat fanciful depiction of mediaeval England. It has proved to be one of the best known and most influential of Scott's novels. Ivanhoe is set in 12th-century England, with colourful descriptions of a tournament, outlaws, a witch trial and divisions between Jews and Christians. It has been credited for increasing interest in romance and medievalism; John Henry Newman claimed Scott "had first turned men's minds in the direction of the Middle Ages", while Carlyle and Ruskin made similar assertions of Scott's overwhelming influence over the revival, based primarily on the publication of this novel. It has also had an important influence on popular perceptions of Robin Hood, Richard the Lionheart and King John. There have been several adaptations for stage, film and television.
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | April 27, 2017 |
ISBN13 | 9781546327837 |
Publishers | Createspace Independent Publishing Platf |
Pages | 322 |
Dimensions | 203 × 254 × 17 mm · 639 g |
Language | English |
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