Ivanhoe (Great Illustrated Classics)

Scott, Walter, Sir

ISBN 10: 0866119868 / ISBN 13: 9780866119863

Published by Abdo Pub Co, 1994

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This item shows signs of wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact , but may have aesthetic issues such as small tears, bends, scratches, and scuffs. Spine may also show signs of wear. Pages may include some notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Seller Inventory # 4BQGBJ00BHPF_ns

Bibliographic Details

Title: Ivanhoe (Great Illustrated Classics)

Publisher: Abdo Pub Co

Publication Date: 1994

Binding: paperback

Condition: Good

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Synopsis:

DIFFERENT OFFER (please see description & pictures by BookGems before placing an order): Edition Thomas Nelson & Sons Ltd., 1942. XXXI + 574 pages, size: 10.5 x 16 x 2 cm. Complete and unabridged text, with an Introduction by Laurence Templeton dated 1817, and illustrations by Francis E. Miley. A dedication dated the school year 1942-43 at the front end page. The book appears to be well preserved: navy faux leatherette cover bright with gilt lettering on spine; text all clean, neat and tight. Prompt dispatch from UK.

Review:

Ivanhoe was the first of Scott's novels to be located wholly in England, and the first to take place in the middle ages. But it is far from being the fantastic, medievalist romance associated (in the critical imagination) with a visionary Britain that never was. This is a serious novel, the first in English to deal carefully with race. And at the same time, it is an incredibly exciting read for contemporary readers. Ivanhoe was the first of Scott's novels to be located wholly in England, and the first to take place in the middle ages. But it is far from being the fantastic, medievalist romance associated (in the critical imagination) with a visionary Britain that never was. This is a serious novel, the first in English to deal carefully with race. And at the same time, it is an incredibly exciting read for contemporary readers.