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Ivanhoe
by Scott, Walter
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Creators: Walter Scott (1771-1832), Jan ten Brink (1834-1901) [Editor], and M. P. Lindo (1819-1877) [Translator] "Ivanhoe" by Walter Scott is a historical novel published in December 1819. Set in 12th-century England during King Richard's captivity, it follows the disinherited Saxon knight Wilfred of Ivanhoe, caught between Norman rulers and Saxon heritage. The story weaves together a grand tournament, the conflict between his father's wishes and his love for Lady Rowena, dangerous outlaws, and the persecution of Jews. Featuring Robin Hood, treacherous Templar knights, and a kingdom in turmoil, this tale of chivalry and divided loyalties sparked widespread fascination with medieval romance across Europe. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading Level: Reading ease score: 63.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. Rights: Public domain in the USA. Downloads: 1705