Ivanhoe; ossia, Il ritorno del Crociato by Walter Scott
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| Author | Scott, Walter, 1771-1832 |
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| Illustrator | Hayez, Francesco, 1791-1882 |
| Translator | Barbieri, Gaetano, 1767-1853 |
| Title | Ivanhoe; ossia, Il ritorno del Crociato |
| Note | Reading ease score: 49.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Ivanhoe; ossia, Il ritorno del Crociato" by Walter Scott is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The story is set during the reign of Richard I of England, focusing on themes of chivalry, conflict between Saxons and Normans, and the adventures of the titular character, Ivanhoe. The novel explores the struggles of various characters, including nobles and commoners, highlighting the sociopolitical tensions of the time. The opening of "Ivanhoe" introduces readers to the historical context of England at the end of King Richard I's reign. It sets the stage in a picturesque yet tumultuous landscape, emphasizing the divisions between the Saxon populace and Norman nobility. The narrative opens with two characters, Gurth, a pigkeeper, and Wamba, a witty jester, who engage in a humorous exchange while gathering pigs. Their dialogue reveals their frustrations with the oppressive Norman rule and the precarious situation of the Saxons. As they discuss their hardships and the presence of soldiers, a group of knights approaches, foreshadowing the conflicts and alliances that will unfold in the story. Through vivid descriptions and a rich historical backdrop, the novel sets a tone of adventure interwoven with social commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Italian |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | Knights and knighthood -- Fiction |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Richard I, 1189-1199 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Jews -- England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Ivanhoe, Wilfred of, Sir (Fictitious character) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Anglo-Saxons -- Fiction |
| Subject | Normans -- Great Britain -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 63194 |
| Release Date | Sep 13, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 124 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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