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Ivanhoe (1819)

by Sir Walter Scott

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

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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.… (more)
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    aulsmith: A light historical novel about what was happening with Richard in captivity while Ivanhoe is trying to keep England from falling apart.
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    morryb: Two Tales of Knights.
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    Cecrow: If you grasp Ivanhoe, you'll be able to appreciate Twain's humor.
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    writard: If you like medieval language and lore
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The book has some flaws, but the modern style of romantic adventure novels was in its infancy. The minor characters are well treated, and the love story more complicated than some. ( )
  DinadansFriend | Sep 21, 2023 |
Puoi trovare questa recensione anche sul mio blog, La siepe di more

Mi aspettavo che Ivanhoe fosse un romanzo molto più serioso e pieno di lance in resta e sospiri per la dama del cuore. In effetti, mi aspettavo anche di vedere in azione più spesso lo stesso Wilfred di Ivanhoe, che comparirà forse in metà delle pagine del romanzo, nonostante sia l’eroe della storia.

In compenso mi sono ritrovata a leggere un romanzo molto divertente e piuttosto scorrevole, un toccasana in questi giorni di reclusione. Si ride per la presenza di frate Tuck, Locksley (alias Robin Hood), Wamba il giullare e il fedele Gurth, nonché per quel mattacchione di Riccardo Cuor di Leone, che sembrano davvero personaggi usciti da un film Disney piuttosto che dalla Storia.

Un aspetto che non ho affatto gradito è stata la massiccia presenza del pregiudizio nei confronti dellu ebreu: okay, fa parte della ricostruzione storica, ma Scott ripete una pagina sì e l’altra pure quanto siano bruttu e cattivu e a una certa anche basta, non ne potevo veramente più.

Tanto più che Rebecca, la figlia del ricco ebreo Isaac di York, viene continuamente descritta come meno desiderabile a causa della sua discendenza e religione e nonostante la sua bellezza e saggezza, ma vince a mani basse su Lady Rowena, che dovrebbe essere l’ideale femminile del romanzo e infatti è il solito soprammobile. Nel finale, quando si incontrano e si guardano in faccia, ho quasi sperato che quel rossore significasse che Rebecca sarebbe scappata con Rowena in Spagna (vi prego, ditemi che qualcunu ci ha scritto una fan fiction!): avrebbe reso il finale molto più interessante.

Non sono l’unica comunque a non aver trovato troppo soddisfacente l’accoppiata Ivanhoe-Rowena: un certo William Makepeace Thackeray scrisse un seguito di Ivanhoe, intitolato Rebecca and Rowena, dove il nostro prode cavaliere molla la moglie e va in cerca della bella ebrea… ( )
  kristi_test_02 | Jul 28, 2023 |
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  archivomorero | May 21, 2023 |
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  BegoMano | Mar 5, 2023 |
A tale as the Saxons and Normans were beginning to compete for control of England. Yet, if aware a more profound and controversial secondary commentary also clearly comes through.

Scott’s used Ivanhoe to make a not-so-subtle criticism of the medieval church. Bois-Guilbert, aTemplar Knight, kidnaps Rebecca and threatens to defile her. A clergyman, Prior Aymer, who's reputation of worldly acts such as cavorting with women, and drinks excessively. The church, highly political and hostile to the Jewish race. Anti-Semitism plays into Bois-Guilbert’s decision to put Rebecca on trial. Rebecca, a Jew, proves to be the most genuinely faithful and God-fearing character in the book. ( )
1 vote Huba.Library | Nov 29, 2022 |
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Author nameRoleType of authorWork?Status
Scott, Sir WalterAuthorprimary authorall editionsconfirmed
Blanch, C.Illustratorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Bonet, IldefonsoTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Brock, C. E.Illustratorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Cooper, JohnCover artistsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Davidson, FrederickNarratorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Dettore, UgoTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Domingual, CristiánCover artistsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Franklin, JohnIllustratorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Grant, JohnAfterwordsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Hill, JamesCover artistsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Hitchcock, Alfred M.Editorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
McCallion, DavidNarratorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Moffett, H. Y.Editorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Page, MichaelNarratorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Prebble, SimonNarratorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Richards, G. M.Illustratorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Schoonover, Frank E.Illustratorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Springer, NancyForewordsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Tulloch, GrahamIntroductionsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Waldo, HalEditorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Waldo, LucileEditorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Wilson, Edward A.Illustratorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Winter, MiloIllustratorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Wood, Gillen D'ArcyIntroductionsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed

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In that 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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This is the main work for Ivanhoe, by Sir Walter Scott. Please do not combine with any adaptation, abridgment, etc.
ISBN 0821204718 - edited, abridged, and annotated by Robin S. Wright.
Academy Classics for junior high schools series - abridged and edited by J.C. Tressler
ISBN 028970250X, DUTCH: 90-02-13331-6 - Edited, abridged and annotated by Robin S. Wright; illustrated by Christopher Bradbury
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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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