Ivanhoe (Vintage Classics)
Ivanhoe (Vintage Classics) book cover

Ivanhoe (Vintage Classics)

Paperback – October 1, 2014

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Price
$14.95
Format
Paperback
Pages
526
Publisher
Random House UK
Publication Date
ISBN-13
978-0099589624
Dimensions
5 x 1.4 x 8 inches
Weight
13.2 ounces

Description

• "When Sir Walter Scott, a solicitor by trade, produced Ivanhoe in 1791, he invented the historical novel. This great romantic tale of peril and rescue, chivalry and pagentry created a genre." -- Scotsman Walter Scott (1771-1832)xa0was axa0Scottish historical novelist, playwright and poet whose major works include The Heart of Midlothian , Ivanhoe , Thexa0Lady of the Lake , Rob Roy , and Waverly .

Features & Highlights

  • Jousts, kidnappings, duels to the death, a mysterious Black Knight, and the gallant outlaw Robin of Locksley all add zest to this timeless tale of medieval romance and adventure
  • It is the dark days of King Richard's reign, when the beloved king is fighting in far-off lands, leaving his corrupt brother John in charge of his kingdom. Tensions between Saxon and Norman lords erupt in bouts of bloodshed or foul play; good men are banished, forced to turn outlaw and serve the true king in secrecy and disguise. In this dangerous world, the brave Wilfred of Ivanhoe must grapple with the claims of family, crown, truth and justice if he is ever to win the hand of his true love, the beautiful Lady Rowena.

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A bit too cheap

This is a review for the edition (Vintage Classics), not the masterpiece. It is quite a simple edition. Despite the nice drawing on the cover, I was a bit disappointed to find the book has no introduction whatsoever (not even the one the author made). It goes straight to the story. No footnotes nor any commentary. That would certainly help with the frequent archaic or out of use words. It is a cheap edition. Like Wordsworth's, but Wordsworth's contain an introduction and expert comentary. It does have a small glossary of words and allusions in the end, but it seemed all to scarce. Expected more. Oh well, I guess the content makes up for it.

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