Ivanhoe
A Romance
Ivanhoe, published in 1819, was Walter Scott's first novel set in England rather than Scotland, and it fixed the popular image of the Middle Ages for a century. In the reign of Richard the Lionheart, the disinherited Saxon knight Wilfred of Ivanhoe returns from the Crusades to a country divided between Saxon and Norman and misgoverned by Prince John. The story moves from the tournament at Ashby through the siege of Torquilstone castle to the trial of the Jewish healer Rebecca for witchcraft, with Robin Hood, Friar Tuck, and the Black Knight along the way. Rebecca and her father Isaac are among Scott's most sympathetic creations, and the book's romance has never lost its appeal. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the first chapter free.
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Frequently asked questions about Ivanhoe
Ivanhoe by Walter Scott can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Ivanhoe online?
Yes. Ivanhoe opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Ivanhoe free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Ivanhoe is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Ivanhoe in the public domain?
Yes. Ivanhoe by Walter Scott is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Ivanhoe?
About 12 h 52 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Ivanhoe?
Ivanhoe by Walter Scott is filed under "Fiction" in the Vinteuil library.
