Ivanhoe: A Quick Read edition: A Romance

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Discover a new way to read classics with Quick Read.
This Quick Read edition includes both the full text and a summary for each chapter.
- Reading time of the complete text: about 18 hours
- Reading time of the summarized text: about 1 hour

"Ivanhoe" is a historical novel written by Walter Scott and published in 1819. Set in 12th-century England, the story revolves around Sir Wilfred of Ivanhoe, a Saxon knight who supports the Norman king Richard the Lionheart. The novel includes elements such as a tournament, outlaws, a witch trial, and conflicts between Jews and Christians. It is credited with inspiring interest in chivalric romance and medievalism. The novel also influenced popular perceptions of historical figures like King Richard and Robin Hood. The story follows Ivanhoe's journey as he faces challenges, falls in love, and ultimately finds reconciliation and unity. Despite some historical inaccuracies, "Ivanhoe" received positive reviews and has been adapted into various forms, including operas and films.

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