Ivanhoe - Walter Scott
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Ivanhoe

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Language
English
Published in
Publisher
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Pages
178
ISBN
9781976163135
In 12th-century England, a realm still fractured by the Norman Conquest, tensions simmer between the ruling Norman aristocracy and the dispossessed Saxon populace. Amidst this volatile landscape, Wilfred of Ivanhoe, a Saxon knight, returns from the Crusades, disinherited by his father for his loyalty to the absent King Richard and his forbidden love for Lady Rowena. He re-enters a land where Prince John schemes for power and Norman nobles exert oppressive control.

Disguised and determined, Ivanhoe enters a grand tournament, seeking to reclaim his honor and challenge the injustices plaguing his homeland. His journey intertwines with a diverse cast of characters, including the enigmatic Black Knight, the legendary outlaw Robin Hood, the beautiful Lady Rowena, and the courageous Rebecca, daughter of a Jewish moneylender, all caught in a struggle for identity, freedom, and justice. This tale explores themes of chivalry, loyalty, and the enduring conflict between different cultures, inviting readers into a world of medieval adventure where courage and conviction are tested.

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Ivanhoe Originally published in 1820
Original language
English
Original publisher CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

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