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Scott, Walter
1771
1832
Scott, Sir Walter
Malagrowther, Malachi
Cleishbotham, Jedediah
Templeton, Laurence
Montémont, Albert
1788
1861
Montemont, Albert
Ivanhoe (3/4)
Le retour du croisé
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"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.)
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Reading ease score: 71.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Historical fiction
Knights and knighthood -- Fiction
Love stories
Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction
Great Britain -- History -- Richard I, 1189-1199 -- Fiction
Jews -- England -- Fiction
Ivanhoe, Wilfred of, Sir (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
Anglo-Saxons -- Fiction
Normans -- Great Britain -- Fiction
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