Ivanhoe (Penguin Classics)
 

Ivanhoe (Penguin Classics)

by Sir Walter Scott, Graham Tulloch

The epitome of the chivalric novel, Ivanhoe sweeps readers into Medieval England and the lives of a memorable cast of characters. Ivanhoe, a trusted ally of Richard-the-Lion-Hearted, returns from the Crusades to reclaim the inheritance his father denied him. Rebecca, a vibrant, beautiful Jewish woman is defended by Ivanhoe against a charge of witchcraft--but it is Lady Rowena who is Ivanhoe's... (read more)

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susan m (sheldon)
  • Rated 4 stars

First read this in the 6th grade. A fabulous story about the Norman invasion into England and its aftermath.

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  • Kay-Tea

    kay-tea said:

    oops

    sorry, wrong book

    posted Friday, March 30 2007
  • Kay-Tea

    kay-tea said:

    China?

    Alice in Wonderland was banned in China (1931) for portraying animals and humans on the same level, because "Animals should not use human language."

    does anyone else think that this is as funny as I do?

    does anyone have any idea why 1930's China exhibited the belief that animals and humans shouldn't be on the same level?

    any more info on this? its just too too interesting!

    posted Friday, March 30 2007
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