Ivanhoe
About this book
The father of the historical novel, Sir Walter Scott invented a literary form that has remained popular for over one hundred and fifty years. Infusing his works with romance, action, and suspense, he brought long-gone eras back to life with splendor and spectacle.Set in England just after the Third Crusade, Ivanhoe is the tale of Wilfrid, a young Saxon knight, and his love for the royal princess Rowena. With his father against their union, Wilfrid embarks on a series of adventures to prove his worth, finding himself in conflict against the Normans and the Templars, and allied with such larger-than-life figures as Robin Hood and Richard the Lion Hearted. A timeless story of courage, chivalry, and courtly love, Ivanhoe is a grand epic, and its place in classical literature is assured.
Reader Profile
3.8/5 · 100560 readers · 604 pages · ≈ 11 h 11 m · Demanding
What order should I read the Waverley Novels series?
Read Ivanhoe first, then follow the publication order above — Kenilworth, then Rob Roy.
How long does it take to read Ivanhoe?
About ≈ 11 h 11 m — 604 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Ivanhoe?
604 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Ivanhoe?
It sits on the Classics, Historical Fiction, Romance shelves.
Has Ivanhoe been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include The Ballad of the Valiant Knight Ivanhoe (1983), Ivanhoe (1952), Ivanhoe (1913).
Is Ivanhoe in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Ivanhoe?
The main characters include Walter Scott Sir (1771-1832), Richard the Lionheart, King John, Ivanhoe (Fictitious character).
Where does Ivanhoe take place?
It is set in Great Britain, England, York during Richard I, 1189-1199, 12th century, Third, 1189-1192.
Who wrote Ivanhoe?
Sir Walter Scott.
Where can I read Ivanhoe online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library. Open Library
Why has Ivanhoe been challenged or banned?
It appears on Wikipedia's list of books banned by governments.
Waverley Novels — reading order
- → Ivanhoe (1800) you are here
- 1 Kenilworth (1800)
- 2 Rob Roy (1817)