Ivanhoe: A Romance is a historical novel by Sir Walter Scott, set in medieval England after the Norman Conquest. It follows the Saxon knight Ivanhoe and his involvement in tournaments, intrigue, and the rivalry between Saxons and Normans. A stirring tale of chivalry, loyalty, and romance, it remains a landmark of historical fiction.
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Opening of the book
Ivanhoe A Romance by Sir Walter Scott Contents INTRODUCTION TO IVANHOE. DEDICATORY EPISTLE CHAPTER I. CHAPTER II. CHAPTER III. CHAPTER IV. CHAPTER V. CHAPTER VI. CHAPTER VII. CHAPTER VIII.
CHAPTER IX. CHAPTER X. CHAPTER XI. CHAPTER XII. CHAPTER XIII. CHAPTER XIV. CHAPTER XV. CHAPTER XVI. CHAPTER XVII. CHAPTER XVIII. CHAPTER XIX. CHAPTER XX. CHAPTER XXI. CHAPTER XXII. CHAPTER XXIII. CHAPTER XXIV. CHAPTER XXV. CHAPTER XXVI. CHAPTER XXVII. CHAPTER XXVIII. CHAPTER XXIX. CHAPTER XXX. CHAPTER XXXI. CHAPTER XXXII. CHAPTER XXXIII. CHAPTER XXXIV. CHAPTER XXXV. CHAPTER XXXVI. CHAPTER XXXVII. CHAPTER XXXVIII. CHAPTER XXXIX.
CHAPTER XL. CHAPTER XLI. CHAPTER XLII. CHAPTER XLIII. CHAPTER XLIV. NOTE TO CHAPTER I. NOTE TO CHAPTER II. NOTE TO CHAPTER XVII. NOTE TO CHAPTER XXI. NOTE TO CHAPTER XXII. NOTE TO CHAPTER XXIX. NOTE TO CHAPTER XXXI. NOTE TO CHAPTER XXXII. NOTE TO CHAPTER XXXIII. NOTE TO CHAPTER XLI.. FOOTNOTES 0010 Now fitted the halter, now traversed the cart, And often took leave,—but seemed loath to depart! 1 —Prior.