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Scott, Walter
1771
1832
Scott, Sir Walter
Malagrowther, Malachi
Cleishbotham, Jedediah
Templeton, Laurence
Krohn, Julius
1835
1888
Krohn, Julius Leopold Fredrik
Krohn, J. (Julius)
Krohn, Gyula
Suonio
Ivanhoe
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"Ivanhoe" by Walter Scott is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. This engaging tale is set in medieval England during the reign of Richard I and revolves around the themes of chivalry, conflict, and social strife during a tumultuous period marked by the tension between the Saxons and Normans. The narrative primarily follows the character of Wilfred of Ivanhoe, a disinherited Saxon knight, as he navigates a society riddled with challenges and unrest. The opening of "Ivanhoe" introduces the historical context of England in the late 12th century, outlining the sociopolitical atmosphere following the Norman Conquest. It vividly describes a vast forest landscape between Sheffield and Doncaster, where the remnants of ancient conflicts linger, particularly highlighting the struggles faced by Saxons under the Norman lords. In this setting, we meet two central characters: Gurth, a Saxon swineherd and servile tenant of Cedric the Saxon, and Wamba, Cedric's witty jester. Their conversation captures the harsh realities and bitter satire of their condition, setting the stage for the conflicts and character dynamics that will unfold throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 38.3 (College-level). Difficult 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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Category: Historical Novels
Category: Classics of Literature
Category: British Literature
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