Ivanhoe

Walter Scott (1771–1832) — the founder of the historical novel and a talented writer who managed to combine documentary accuracy with the poetic power of legend. His books opened up to readers a vivid history, full of chivalry, honor, and human passions.

«Ivanhoe» — one of Scott's most famous works, transports the reader to 12th century England, where Normans and Saxons, honor and betrayal, love and duty clash. Against the backdrop of these conflicts unfolds the story of the knight Ivanhoe and his struggle for justice. The novel became a symbol of romanticism and forever changed the perception of the Middle Ages in world literature.