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Ivanhoe
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The Waverley Novels: Book 6

Ivanhoe (1819) (edit title/settings)

by Sir Walter Scott (Author) (edit contributors)

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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... read more

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  • ““Alas!” said the fair Jewess, “and what is it, valiant knight, save an offering of sacrifice to a demon of vain glory, and a passing through the fire to Moloch? What remains to you as the prize of all the blood you have spilled, of all the travail and pain you have endured, of all the tears which your deed have caused, when death hath broken the strong man’s spear, and overtaken the speed of his war-horse?”“What remains?” cried Ivanhoe; “Glory, maiden - glory! Which gilds our sepulchre and embalms our name.””

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  • The Knights Templar: A religious group of knights that is headed by the fanatical Grand Master, Lucas de Beaumanoir.

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IN that pleasant district of merry England which is watered by the river Don, there extended in ancient times a large forest, covering the greater part of the beautiful hills and valleys which lie between Sheffield and the pleasant town of Doncaster.

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1. Saxon and Norman Enemies
2. Visitors to Rotherwood
3. Rescuing Isaac from Danger
4. The Tournament at Ashby
5. A Debt Is Repaid
6. The Mysterious Black Knight
7. A Warning for Prince John
8. Kidnapped!
9. Prisoners at Torquilstone
10. Suprise Visitors
11. Switched Identities
12. The Attack on Torquilstone
13. De Bracy Brings News to Prince John
14. Accused of Sorcery!
15. Demand a Trial by Combat
16. The Final Battle

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This is book 6 of 19 in The Waverley Novels. (standard series)

Preceded by The Heart of Midlothian, and followed by Kenilworth.

This book is in Guardian 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read. (authoritative list)
This is book 930 of 1271 in 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die. (authoritative list)

Preceded by The Monastery, and followed by Frankenstein.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Sir Walter Scott (Author)

Other Contributors:

  1. Malvina G. Vogel (Adapter)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Add the publisher.
Country: Scotland
Publication Date: 1819
ISBN: N/A
Page Count: 152

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Reading Level: Young Adults

Often read in high school; old language may be hard to understand for a younger student.

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