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Ivanhoe
Ivanhoe
Author: Sir Walter Scott
In Ivanhoe Scott fashioned an imperial myth of national cultural identity that has shaped the popular imagination ever since its first appearance at the end of 1819. With the secret return of King Richard and the disinherited Saxon knight Ivanhoe, Scott confronts his splendid and tumultuous romance, featuring the tournament at Ashby-de- la-Zouch...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780553213263
ISBN-10: 0553213261
Publication Date: 4/1/1988
Pages: 480
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3.5 stars, based on 18 ratings
Publisher: Bantam Classics
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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I always read prologues, introductions, dedications, etc. but in this case you'll be so turned off by the obtuse and difficult languaging that you'll never get to the book. The story is amusing and with enough subtleties to make it intriguing without the need for a notebook to keep track of all of the subplots.
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The Walter Scott classic of medieval England.
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This is a very interesting book, great for any classic lover!
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Medieval England in all its splendor. This book in the Reader's Enrichment Series includes lots of helpful background material about the author, his style, and historical background as well.


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