Title: Ivanhoe
Author: Walter Scott
Publisher: Various
ISBN: 978-84-261-3567-4
Number of pages: Variable depending on edition
Spanish Language
Description:
- Genre: Historical novel, book of chivalry, pink novel.
- Publication date: December 20, 1819.
- Setting: Medieval England, 12th century.
- Protagonist: Sir Wilfred of Ivanhoe, a brave young Saxon knight.
- Argument:
The novel tells the story of Ivanhoe, a Saxon knight who returns to England after participating in the Crusades. Upon returning, he discovers that his father, Cedric of Rotherwood, has disinherited him for his loyalty to the Norman king Richard the Lionheart. Ivanhoe joins a knight's tournament to win the hand of Lady Rowena, the woman he loves. However, during the tournament, Ivanhoe is wounded and forced to flee. He is rescued by a group of outlaws led by Robin Hood. Ivanhoe joins the outlaws and fights against the tyranny of Prince John, brother of Richard the Lionheart. Eventually, Ivanhoe saves Lady Rowena and reconciles with his father.