Ivanhoe; A Romance
by SCOTT, SIR WALTER
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- First Edition; three volumes; early twentieth-century half-leather and marbled boards by Bayntun; top edge gilt; gilt-decorated
- Seller
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Newton, Massachusetts, United States
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Synopsis
Published in 1820 by author Sir Walter Scott, Ivanhoe is an influential historical romance novel set in medieval England. Ivanhoe represents a departure from Scott’s other novels, and remains his most well-known work. Scott explores many different themes in Ivanhoe, chief among them the rivalry and tension between the Saxons and Normans, feudal injustice as well as the oppression of England’s Jewish communities at the time. Critical reception was very positive at the time of publication, and Scott is credited with renewing interest in medieval England, leading to the publication of other novels set during the Dark Ages. The novel is also noteworthy for being historically accurate, correctly noting key figures and events of the time. In addition, Ivanhoe is also credited with expanding interest in the mythical Robin Hood, who Scott characterized as a cheerful and noble bandit.
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- Bookseller
- Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc. (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 17656P
- Title
- Ivanhoe; A Romance
- Author
- SCOTT, SIR WALTER
- Book Condition
- Used - First Edition; three volumes; early twentieth-century half-leather and marbled boards by Bayntun; top edge gilt; gilt-decorated
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Archibald Constable & Co.
- Place of Publication
- Edinburgh
- Date Published
- 1820
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
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Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
About Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
Specializing in 19th and 20th century literature, signed and inscribed books, and manuscripts we maintain a high quality inventory. Our shop is located in the heart of Newton Centre where we are open by chance or appointment
In the long-standing tradition of the rare book trade we continue to mail regular catalogues to our customers. We are easily accessible via the MBTA Green Line's D Branch. We travel widely and attend both international and local book fairs.
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