Ivanhoe A Romance
“Ivanhoe A Romance” by Sir Walter Scott, published by Random House Publishing Group on July 10, 2001, is a modern library paperback edition featuring an introduction by Diana Gabaldon. This 592-page novel transports readers to twelfth-century England, where Sir Wilfred of Ivanhoe returns from the Third Crusade to reclaim his inheritance and pursue the love of Lady Rowena. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of a power struggle between Richard the Lion-Hearted and his brother John, intertwining Ivanhoe’s fate with that of the legendary outlaw Robin Hood.
Readers will encounter a rich tapestry of historical fiction that explores themes of chivalry, loyalty, and conflict. The story delves into the heroic adventures of Ivanhoe, highlighting his alliances and the challenges he faces in a tumultuous era. With its blend of romance and action, this edition of “Ivanhoe” invites readers to engage with the complexities of medieval society and the timeless nature of its characters. The book’s enduring appeal is reflected in its influence on literature and adaptations across various media.
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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.’
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