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Ivanhoe
Hailed by Victor Hugo as "the real epic of our age," Ivanhoe was an immensely popular bestseller when first published in 1819. The book inspired literary imitations as well as paintings, dramatizations, and even operas. Now Sir Walter Scott's sweeping romance of medieval England has prompted a lavish new television production. In the twelfth century, Sir Wilfred of Ivanhoe returns home to England from the Third Crusade to claim his inheritance and the love of the lady Rowena. The heroic adventures of this noble Saxon knight involve him in the struggle between Richard the Lion-hearted and his malignant brother John: a conflict that brings Ivanhoe into alliance with the mysterious outlaw Robin Hood and his legendary fight for the forces of good. "Scott's characters, like Shakespeare's and Jane Austen's, have the seed, of life in them," observed Virginia Woolf. "The emotions in which Scott excels are not those of human beings pitted against other human beings, but of man pitted against Nature, of man in relation to fate. His romance is the romance of hunted men hiding in woods at night; of brigs standing out to sea; of waves breaking in the moonlight; of solitary sands and distant horsemen; of violence and suspense." For Henry James, "Scott was a born storyteller.... Since Shakespeare, no writer has created so immense a gallery of portraits."
Sir Walter Scott - Ivanhoe - A Romance
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King Richard the Lion-Hearted ... Robin Hood ... the fair princess Rowena ... the bewitching Rebecca ... and the most gallant, fearless knight of all, Ivanhoe ... these are a few of the unforgettable characters you will meet in these pages! It is a dangerous time in England when a power-hungry king and cruel, ruthless lords battle and bring bloodshed and suffering to the land. No one knows who to trust, least of all the young knight, Ivanhoe, returning home disowned, and dishonored. He must fight for his name, his rights, his people, and the woman he loves! Great Illustrated Classics Ivanhoe: Sir Walter Scott
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Ivanhoe Returned from the Crusades, Wilfred of Ivanhoe finds his father's life in danger, his true love plighted to another, and his people oppressed by Norman overlords. Now the villainous DeBracy stands between Ivanhoe and his last chance for happiness; if they meet on the jousting field, only one man will survive the deadly combat! Filled with plots, treachery, passion and pageantry, Ivanhoe is a breathtaking medieval adventure! For fifty years Classics Illustrated books have provided an introduction to the world's greatest works of literature. Now, Acclaim Books presents these timeless tales, brilliantly recolored and reprinted as lively study guides. Featuring essays on the author, background, theme, characters and significance of the work, by accomplished scholars and teachers with special interest in their texts, these editions make perfect study guides.
Classics Illustrated Study Guide
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Ivanhoe Wishbone Classics Meet Ivanhoe, a noble and courageous knight. After bravely serving in the Crusades, he returns to England and becomes entangled in a series of adventures. With the help of Robin Hood and the mysterious Black Knight, Ivanhoe tries to rescue his love, the beautiful Lady Rowena, from her Norman captors. Later, he fights the evil Sir Brian de Bois-Guilbert to save the life of a friend. Will Ivanhoe be victorious over his enemies? To find out, journey back to the time of knights, castles, and thrilling tournaments in the medieval story of heroic Ivanhoe!
Ivanhoe Wishbone Classics
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