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(1819)

This is the fifth in Scotts' Waverley novels, the others being;

Waverley (1814),
Guy Mannering (1815),
The Antiquary (1816),
Rob Roy (1818),
Kenilworth (1821),
The Pirate (1822),
The Fortunes of Nigel (1822),
Peveril of the Peak (1822),
Quentin Durward (1823),
St. Ronan's Well (1824),
Redgauntlet (1824),
Tales of the Crusaders: The Betrothed and The Talisman (1825),
Woodstock (1826),
Chronicles of the Canongate: The Fair Maid of Perth (1828), and
Anne of Geierstein (1829).

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Ivanhoe is the story of knights, yeomen, and the like. Though its genre is favorably historical fiction, it tells the tales of romance, power, and glory. A chief part of the book is the characters; they stay with the book in all circumstances, and are honourable persons. The setting is in Old England, but Scott tells it as though it is modern-day (despite the Old English drawl). This is a book of fantasies and is enjoyed by readers of a mature age.--Submitted by elainemaine.

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A great Book

This book is really amazing and think that i read it as a homework but i finished love it. I have to say that the begining was a little boring, but as soon as I read it becomes really interesting I couldīt stop reading it. And I read it in just two days spending the whole weekend reading but i donīt regret about it. Itīs one of the best books Iīve ever read. itīs a shape I read in spanish (my language) but my english has not that level so far. sorry for my english.:blush:

Posted By Love it at Tue 8 Apr 2008, 4:41 PM in Ivanhoe || 0 Replies

Ivanhoe

Hey there, I'm doing a term paper on Ivanhoe, and my topic is The True Hero of Ivanhoe. I was wondering who you think is the true hero of this book, so I can possibly compare some responses with what I myself am writing. Thanks for any help. Ted

Posted By arcadefireted at Tue 25 Mar 2008, 3:24 PM in Ivanhoe || 0 Replies

pls

Can't find the Key Facts for this fiction :bawling: Can someone tell me who is the narrator?

Posted By kakazinho at Fri 25 Jan 2008, 6:04 PM in Ivanhoe || 0 Replies

I need help

I read Ivanhoe and I like it very nuch....but I have a question that my teacher asked to me: Discuss Ivanhoe.Focus on the plot lines -how they interconnect? I don't understand how should I answer?:flare: please help....

Posted By kakazinho at Sun 26 Aug 2007, 6:38 AM in Ivanhoe || 2 Replies

Favourite Ivanhoe character?

http://www.postcard-gallery.fsnet.co.uk/pix/nister/15.jpg I always liked Rebecca and I never saw what Ivanhoe saw in boring old Rowena...

Posted By Riddleman at Sat 13 Jan 2007, 4:52 PM in Ivanhoe || 7 Replies

Ivanhoe

I agree with other members that Ivanhoe is not the most rivetting read, however, it was the first true "Historical" novel, and established the genre as we know it today. Can I just clarify one thing, the basic mistake made by modern readers is to refer to the hero as "Ivanhoe", his title and name was "Sir Wilfred of Ivanhoe" which could be shortened to "Sir Wilfred", but NEVER to "Sir Ivanhoe"! In the 1952 film, everyone, including his father, refers to him as "Ivanhoe" this is typical Holywood history, it would be equivelant to the father of Bill Smith calling him "Smith"!

Posted By wilf@wupton99.f at Sun 11 Jun 2006, 5:29 AM in Ivanhoe || 5 Replies

Greatest Book ever

I love this book more then any book I've read (besides the bible). Sir Walter Scott is the wisest book writer that I've ever known(besides God). The plot was awsome. I never thought that the BK (Black Knight) was Richard the BK (Big King). I really liked Wamba, I even wrote an essay about Wamba called "Not only a Jester: A Wamba Story. Every body thought he was just a stupid Jester and they didnt know that behind the jokes there was a brave and wise hero. If someone made a play about Ivanhoe that would be cool. This is the Greatest book ever.

Posted By makenzie at Tue 26 Apr 2005, 9:44 AM in Ivanhoe || 8 Replies

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This book is total great. What is unique about this books is that Sir Ivanhoe combines alliance with Robin Hood (originally Sir Robert of Locksley) to fight against Prince John and free King Richard the Lion-Hearted from Tirol. They were helped by Isaac of York, Girth, Wamba and other allies of their sides. Besides, Ivanhoe's romance with Lady Rowena is one of the interesting parts of the whole storyline. The English used by Sir Walter Scott is so strong until that encouraged me more to read the book. This book enhanced more of my learning skills in English practical grammar. Another advantage for me is that I get to know more about the Ancient History of Great Britain. Everyone believed that King Richard was a great ruler. For me, I would support the release of King Richard and when getting to know with Ivanhoe and Robin, imagining I'd love to be their friend and ally.

Posted By Nataku at Tue 24 May 2005, 5:07 PM in Ivanhoe || 0 Replies

I love this book

This book was just a blast to read, trying to guess the twisting turns and finding out the true turn made this book exciting. I can't see why anyone would find this a dry and dull work. It made quick work of my reluctance to read it at first. It does have some pretty anti-semetic lines but it just adds to the plight of the romance. Ivanhoe has made me somewhat obsessive over the classics and the romantics. So Enjoy, even though if it's an assignment bear with it you may be suprised.

Posted By Rev. at Tue 24 May 2005, 5:07 PM in Ivanhoe || 0 Replies

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This Novel certainly makes it easy to become obsessive with old chivalry times. I had the unfair advantage of seeing the movie before reading the book; but the movie doesn't do the book any justice. This novel is amazing and impossible to put down. I read the whole book in two days. Everytime I went to read it, there was no stopping me, except sleep of course. The story is so great and the plot is so amazing that I dont think that I will be able to stop thinking about it for quite a while. When finished reading it, the book makes you longing for more stories of Knights in shining armour.

Posted By Jocelyn Kornfeld at Tue 24 May 2005, 5:07 PM in Ivanhoe || 0 Replies

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