In twelfth-century England, tensions between the Saxons and Normans are at an all-time high. Following the Third Crusade, Sir Wilfred Ivanhoe, a Saxon knight, offers his support to the Norman King Richard, which pits him against his father, Cedric. Ivanhoe is also in love with the beautiful Lady Rowena, whom Cedric has promised to another. Due to his actions, the knight loses his family claim and is left to fend for himself. Ivanhoe chooses to conceal his identity, entering a tournament to regain his honor and the admiration of Lady Rowena. A classic tale informed by historical events, Ivanhoe…mehr
In twelfth-century England, tensions between the Saxons and Normans are at an all-time high. Following the Third Crusade, Sir Wilfred Ivanhoe, a Saxon knight, offers his support to the Norman King Richard, which pits him against his father, Cedric. Ivanhoe is also in love with the beautiful Lady Rowena, whom Cedric has promised to another. Due to his actions, the knight loses his family claim and is left to fend for himself. Ivanhoe chooses to conceal his identity, entering a tournament to regain his honor and the admiration of Lady Rowena. A classic tale informed by historical events, Ivanhoe is one of Sir Walter Scott's most enduring stories due to its depiction of chivalry, adventure and treachery within the political hierarchy.
Sir Walter Scott was born on August 15, 1771, in Edinburgh, Scotland, to Walter Scott, a Writer to the Signet, and Anne Rutherford, a descendant of both the Clan Swinton and the Haliburton family. As the ninth child in the family, Scott faced significant challenges early on, including the death of six siblings in infancy. A bout of polio in 1773 left him lame, leading to his relocation to the Scottish Borders for treatment. His time spent in the rural area with his paternal grandparents exposed him to local tales, legends, and folklore, which greatly influenced his later writing. Scott returned to Edinburgh in 1775, and after further education, he attended the Royal High School and later Kelso Grammar School, where he met key future business partners. His experiences in these formative years shaped his deep interest in history, literature, and storytelling, laying the foundation for his later work as a novelist, poet, and historian. Throughout his life, Scott made significant contributions to European Romanticism and is remembered for works such as "Ivanhoe," "Rob Roy," and "Waverley," which remain classics of Scottish and European literature.
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