Ivanhoe

Summary

«Ivanhoe» is a historical novel by Walter Scott, set in 12th-century England during the reign of King Richard the Lionheart. The story revolves around the return of the knight Wilfred of Ivanhoe, who comes back from the Crusades to find his lands seized by Normans and falls in love with the beautiful Lady Rowena. The novel features chivalric tournaments, battles, duels, and romantic tales. A significant theme of the work is the conflict between the Normans and the Saxons, as well as issues of honor, loyalty, and social justice. Walter Scott portrays the struggle for power, romantic intrigues, and devotion to chivalric ideals, creating a vivid picture of medieval England.