Ivanhoe - Brossura

Scott, Walter, Sir

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1853262021 ISBN 13: 9781853262029

Casa editrice: Wordsworth Editions Ltd, 1995

Riassunto

Introduction and Notes by David Blair, University of Kent at Canterbury.

Set in the reign of Richard I, Coeur de Lion, Ivanhoe is packed with memorable incidents - sieges, ambushes and combats - and equally memorable characters: Cedric of Rotherwood, the die-hard Saxon; his ward Rowena; the fierce Templar knight, Sir Brian de Bois-Gilbert; the Jew, Isaac of York, and his beautiful, spirited daughter Rebecca; Wamba and Gurth, jester and swineherd respectively.

Scott explores the conflicts between the Crown and the powerful Barons, between the Norman overlords and the conquered Saxons, and between Richard and his scheming brother, Prince John. At the same time he brings into the novel the legendary Robin Hood and his band, and creates a brilliant, colourful account of the age of chivalry with all its elaborate rituals and costumes and its values of honour and personal glory.

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L'autore

Sir Walter Scott (1771 1832) was a Scottish novelist, playwright and poet. He is notable for being the first British author that gained an international reputation during his lifetime. Although the romanticism of his historic fiction later fell out of favour with critics, his major novels, such as 'Rob Roy' and 'Ivanhoe', are acknowledged as classic works of literature.

Product Description

RO80169500. IVANHOE. 1995. In-12. Broché. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 126 pages.. . . . Classification Dewey : 820-Littératures anglaise et anglo-saxonne

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Wordsworth Editions Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 1995
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1853262021
• ISBN 13: 9781853262029
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 464
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile