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I re-reading of a classic by Walter Scott, specially R3's participation into the plot.
I just watched the movie Ivanhoe (1952) based on this classic book which served of inspiration to many historical fiction books after its publication.
Stars: Robert Taylor, Elizabeth Taylor, Joan Fontaine and George Sanders among others. ...more
I just watched the movie Ivanhoe (1952) based on this classic book which served of inspiration to many historical fiction books after its publication.
Stars: Robert Taylor, Elizabeth Taylor, Joan Fontaine and George Sanders among others. ...more
This Classic tale for young boys stands the test of time and entertains audiences of all ages. It is a book that is fun to read. I found myself at many places thinking of my favorite movie: The Princess Bride. There are no Pirates here -- but the kidnappings, the love from afar, the farcical trial... it adds up to a story full of all the things that a reader could want. The history is not perfect but if you follow the book with a reading of Sparknotes you will get a good feeling for where it goe
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This was my first toe-dip into Sir Walter Scott's works (I know, I know... so late), and I fully intend to dive right into the deep end as soon as the weather turns warmer.
The way Scott writes is just incredible. Several of the chief historical figures (or legendary figures, if you like...if you hold to the dull theory that RH&MM didn't exist...) don't get named until the very end, yet you journey through the story with them knowing perfectly well who they are. Scott is a master of 'show, don't ...more
The way Scott writes is just incredible. Several of the chief historical figures (or legendary figures, if you like...if you hold to the dull theory that RH&MM didn't exist...) don't get named until the very end, yet you journey through the story with them knowing perfectly well who they are. Scott is a master of 'show, don't ...more
Almost Shakespearean, occasionally. Bold and exciting story running parallel to the Robin Hood myth. The most interesting thing about this book from the 1800s is the awareness of racial, religious and gender tensions. The author had a very modern, tolerant view, showing Christians, Jews, and Muslims to all be equally human, with both selfish and noble parts among them. Then he crafts several clever examples of how and why women get the short end of the stick, and are often blamed for the choices
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I liked the story. However the archaic English was a hindrance for me.
Oct 28, 2009
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