Ivanhoe (3/4) by Walter Scott

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Author Scott, Walter, 1771-1832
Translator Montémont, Albert, 1788-1861
Title Ivanhoe (3/4)
Le retour du croisé
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Note Reading ease score: 71.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Ivanhoe" by Walter Scott is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative unfolds in medieval England during the time of the Norman conquest and follows several key characters, including the brave Saxon knight Ivanhoe, the lovely Rebecca, and the oppressive knights like Bois-Guilbert. The book delves into themes of chivalry, romance, and cultural clash between the Saxons and Normans. The opening portion of "Ivanhoe" sets the stage for a tale of tension and conflict, primarily focusing on Rebecca, a Jewish woman in a perilous situation. Captured by hostile forces, she finds herself in a tower alongside a grumpy old woman, Urfried. As the two women interact, Urfried laments her own tragic past and the fate that awaits Rebecca, hinting at a grim future. The excerpt hints at Rebecca's resilience and dignity, even as she faces the threat of violence and discrimination because of her faith. The arrival of the mysterious figure, who disguises himself, adds an element of intrigue, promising complex interactions and struggles to come. This lays the groundwork for a wider exploration of identity, faith, and honor in the medieval landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Historical fiction
Subject Knights and knighthood -- Fiction
Subject Love stories
Subject Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction
Subject Great Britain -- History -- Richard I, 1189-1199 -- Fiction
Subject Jews -- England -- Fiction
Subject Ivanhoe, Wilfred of, Sir (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
Subject Anglo-Saxons -- Fiction
Subject Normans -- Great Britain -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 34342
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Mar 26, 2012
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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