Ivanhoe
by Sir Walter Scott
Taste attributes: historicaladventureromancewarslowfresh & originalwholesomelinearbig & variedemotive & stirringfighting evillove conquers alldeep rivalry
Boxlist takeA stirring, warm-hearted historical novel, otherwise balanced. Best if you like warmth over edge.
Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: wholesome · Weight: balanced · Realism: balanced · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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3.6 / 5
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About This Book
The father of the historical novel, Sir Walter Scott invented a literary form that has remained popular for over one hundred and fifty years. Infusing his works with romance, action, and suspense, he brought long-gone eras back to life with splendor and spectacle.Set in England just after the Third Crusade, Ivanhoe is the tale of Wilfrid, a young Saxon knight, and his love for the royal princess Rowena.
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- Sir Walter Scott
- Published
- 1819
- Pages
- 488
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