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reviewed Ivanhoe. by Sir Walter Scott (Sämtliche Werke / Scott, Walter -- Bd. 14)

Sir Walter Scott: Ivanhoe. (1851, Hoffmann) 4 stars

The father of the historical novel, Sir Walter Scott invented a literary form that has …

Review of 'Ivanhoe.' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

Great combination of adventure and period detail (as Sir Walter saw it.) There are a couple of dry patches, but on the whole it moves well and is surprisingly accessible.