Ivanhoe
About This Novel
"Ivanhoe" (1819) is Scott's most famous novel and one of the best of his historical novels describing medieval life. The story of the novel takes place at the end of the 12th century, around the time when King Richard I, the Lion of England, was imprisoned abroad. King Richard was eager for military success and launched the Crusade in 1191. Due to the internal disintegration of the Christian countries participating in the expedition, he was soon forced to retreat. Encountering a storm on his way back, Richard led a small number of his followers to disguise themselves as civilians and returned to England via Vienna. He was captured by the Duke of Austria and imprisoned in a castle on the Danube for more than a year. After paying a large ransom, he was released and returned to the country in 1194.
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