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Ivanhoe

by Sir Walter Scott (otherwise under Walter Scott)

Series: Waverley Novels (1194), Waverley Novels, publication (1819)

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Info:	The Pocket Library (1952 copyright), 26th printing Mass Market Paperback 494 pages
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898 Ivanhoe, by Sir Walter Scott (read 26 Apr 1967) I read this in high school with less than absorption and since only books read by me cover to cover get into my list of books read, and since I was reading nearly everything by Scott, I felt I should read this in its own volume so it could get into my list of books read. I liked it well, but whether my memory is actually of the book read or is of movies based thereon I am not sure. (

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Schmerguls | Nov 16, 2009 |

I first read this book as a teenager (nearly 40 years ago) and, upon re-reading it, was amazed at how much of the story stayed with me.

Since I had not read many classic novels for a while, it took me a while to get into the pace of the writing, with the extraordinary (by today's standards) level of detailed description. But, I found it well worth the effort to refamilarize myself with classical literature. The writing is absolutely beautiful. The story is engaging, the characters will stay with you forever. (

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LynnB | Oct 29, 2009 |

boring book.
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Zachith | Oct 5, 2009 |

This book doesn't stick out in my mind very much from reading it during childhood, but I must not have hated it if I kept it. It definitely is a classic of the medieval times anyway. (

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gaialover2 | May 27, 2009 |

this is my fav book (

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Series (with order)

Waverley Novels (4|1194)

Waverley Novels, publication (1819)

Canonical Title

Ivanhoe

Original publication date

1819

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York, Yorkshire, England, UK

Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, England, UK

Leicestershire, England, UK

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Related movies

Ivanhoe (1952 ∙ Richard Thorpe ∙ IMDb)

Ivanhoe (1970 ∙ TV mini-series ∙ IMDb)

Ivanhoe (1997 ∙ TV mini-series ∙ IMDb)

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1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (2006/2008 Edition)

Guardian 1000 (War and travel)

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In the pleasant district of merry England which is watered by the river Don, there extended in ancient times a large forest, covering the greater part of the beautiful hills and valleys which lie between Sheffield and the pleasant town of Doncaster.

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Amazon.com Book Description (ISBN 0140436588, Paperback)

The epitome of the chivalric novel, Ivanhoe sweeps readers into Medieval England and the lives of a memorable cast of characters. Ivanhoe, a trusted ally of Richard-the-Lion-Hearted, returns from the Crusades to reclaim the inheritance his father denied him. Rebecca, a vibrant, beautiful Jewish woman is defended by Ivanhoe against a charge of witchcraft--but it is Lady Rowena who is Ivanhoe's true love. The wicked Prince John plots to usurp England's throne, but two of the most popular heroes in all of English literature, Richard-the-Lion-Hearted and the well-loved famous outlaw, Robin Hood, team up to defeat the Normans and reagain the castle. The success of this novel lies with Scott's skillful blend of historic reality, chivalric romance, and high adventure.

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