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Publié en décembre 1819 en Angleterre (et début 1820 en France), Ivanhoé de Walter Scott est un énorme succès populaire. Traduit en de nombreuses langues, le livre lance Scott et la vogue du roman historique dans toute l'Europe. L'histoire se déroule en 1194 dans l'Angleterre XII siècle, ou les tensions entre Saxons et Normands sont à leur comble. Le roi Richard Coeur-de-Lion rentre de captivité alors que son frère Jean sans Terre essaie de lui usurper le trône.

Classico intramontabile scritto dal romanziere e poeta scozzese Sir Walter Scott (1771/1832), Ivanhoe fu pubblicato nel 1819 riscuotendo subito un enorme successo di pubblico. Scrittore romantico e non privo di humour, Scott si può considerare l’iniziatore di un genere letterario, quello del romanzo storico. Vari scrittori si sono ispirati all’opera di Scott e tra loro, per citarne solo alcuni, Aleksandr Puškin, Mark Twain, Victor Hugo, Alessandro Manzoni e Alexandre Dumas.

This is one of Sir Walter Scott’s greatest adventures, set amongst the roaring battles of the struggle between the Normans and the Saxons for control of medieval England. It deals with the rivalry between King Richard the Lion-Heart and his brother, John. We follow the adventures, skirmishes and romances of the hero, Ivanhoe, a Saxon knight loyal to King Richard, as he attempts to survive the England of King John alongside the disguised Richard and, of course, Robin Hood.

L'histoire commence en 1194. Wilfrid d'Ivanhoé rentre secrètement dans son pays, après la Croisade en Terre Sainte, et prend part à un tournoi à Ashby sous le nom de Chevalier Déshérité (Desdichado en espagnol), où il affronte Brian de Bois-Guilbert, normand et chevalier du Temple. Ivanhoé est partisan de Richard Cœur de Lion et s'oppose au complot de Cédric de Rotherwood, dit le Saxon, nostalgique de l'Angleterre saxonne vaincue en 1066 par Guillaume de Normandie.

L'histoire se déroule en 1194 dans l'Angleterre du 12ème siècle, celle de la résistance des Saxons contre les Normands. Renié et déshérité par son père Cédric le Saxon, pour avoir suivi Richard Cœur-de-Lion à la croisade en Terre sainte, Wilfrid d'Ivanhoé rentre secrètement en Angleterre sous le nom de Chevalier Déshérité pour défendre son roi, regagner son héritage et la belle Rowena. En l'absence du Roi Richard, le prince Jean sans Terre tente de s'emparer du trône.

Jonathan Oldbuck, the antiquary of the title, has a passion for the past–and delights in trying to convey it. He meets the mysteriously taciturn young Lovel and the two strike up a friendship, bonding over Roman ruins. When Lovel falls for Isabella, daughter of a local landowner, it looks like an impossible situation. Sharp, funny, gothic, romantic, and full of action, this is a thoroughly entertaining window on Scottish life in the summer of 1794: it was Scott’s intention to show the spirit of the times, and how the past affects the present–and it was his own favourite of all his novels.

Un groupe de Normands partisans du Prince Jean emmenés par les templiers Front-de-Bœuf et Bois-Guibert réussit à s'emparer d'Ivanhoé gravement blessé et de Rébecca, fière beauté juive aux talents de guérisseuse, fille du marchand Isaac d'York, accusée de sorcellerie par Bois-Guibert parce qu'elle se refuse à son amour passionné. Emprisonnés au château de Torquilstone, ils sont délivrés par le roi Richard qui reçoit l'aide de Locksley, le mythique Robin des Bois.

After rejecting the life his father has laid out for him, Frank Osbaldistone is sent to the North of England to live with his Uncle, where he is to repent his sins. However, when his father's wealth and reputation are threatened, he is drawn to the Scottish Highlands, where he must retrieve a set of stolen documents. It is here that he is pulled into a number of skirmishes relating to the Jacobite uprising of 1715, and where his path frequently crosses with the mysterious maverick outlaw known as Rob Roy....

In this exciting tale, the legend of Amy Robsart and her secret marriage to the earl of Leicester comes alive in a blend of historical fact and fanciful fiction.

Poet, novelist, critic and campaigner Walter Scott invented the historical novel and shaped the world’s image of Scotland. His tales of heroism, romance and adventure were hugely successful, outselling Jane Austen and Lord Byron, and are still popular today. Included here are adaptations of five of the best-loved books in his ‘Waverley’ series, as well as two bonus programmes.

Dieses Hörbuch wurde speziell für Lernende entwickelt, die ihr Englisch durch aktives Zuhören verbessern möchten. Mit über zwanzig Kurzgeschichten aus dem modernen Arbeitsalltag bietet es eine abwechslungsreiche und effektive Methode, um Hörverständnis, Aussprache und Wortschatz gleichzeitig zu trainieren. Die Besonderheit dieses Hörbuchs liegt in seiner dreiteiligen Struktur: Jede Geschichte wird zunächst vollständig auf Englisch vorgelesen, gefolgt von der deutschen Übersetzung, und anschließend erneut auf Englisch – diesmal mit dem Wissen, was die Geschichte bedeutet.

Embark on an illuminating journey through the mystical teachings of the legendary Hermes Trismegistus with 'The Corpus Hermeticum (Annotated),' a profound exploration into the ancient wisdom that has stirred the hearts and minds of seekers for centuries. Within the pages of this annotated...

18 works -- two non-fic articles & one short fiction or poetry each -- from issues March, April, May, June, July, & August 1906 of The Scrap Book, Volume 1, edited by Frank Munsey. As he states in the editorial of the April 1906 issue (Vol 1, Iss 2) this was a sort of supplement to the editor's popular monthly, Munsey's Magazine http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Munsey's_Magazine. The Scrap Book is very like an American version of Punch with many short, often humorous articles interspersed with at least one short story, some poetry, and several longer non-fic pieces. The Scrap Book ran up to 1912. ...

Dive into the intriguing world of the Elizabethan era with Kenilworth, a historical novel penned by Scotlands literary giant, Sir Walter Scott. This captivating tale weaves together a blend of real and fictional characters, including the enigmatic Queen herself, to explore the poignant and tragic story of young Amy Robsart and her secret marriage to the Earl of Leicester. Experience the heart-wrenching consequences of love, ambition, and the shadows of history. (Summary by SK)

The Talisman is a gripping tale set near the end of the Third Crusade. King Richard the Lionheart is grievously ill, and all around him the leaders from allied countries plot and scheme to gain personal power, putting the future of the crusade in jeopardy. Sir Kenneth of Scotland finds himself caught up in events, and finds both his honour and his life are now on the line. Can a cure be found for the King? Can Kenneth redeem his honour? – Written by Rowen

Rob Roy is a historical novel by Walter Scott. It is narrated by Frank Osbaldistone, the son of an English merchant who travels first to the North of England, and subsequently to the Scottish Highlands to collect a debt stolen from his father. On the way he encounters the larger-than-life title character of Rob Roy MacGregor. Though Rob Roy is not the lead character (in fact the narrative does not move to Scotland until half way through the book) his personality and actions are key to the development of the novel. (Summary from Wikipedia)

Redgauntlet is an historical novel about a fictitious third Jacobite rebellion. It takes place mostly in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, in 1765. It is thought to be the most autobiographical of Scott's novels. - Summary by Deon Gines

Old Mortality is part of the Waverley series by Walter Scott. Set in southwest Scotland in the late 1600s, during the period of the Covenanters, it includes the victory at Loudoun Hill and the defeat at Bothwell Bridge. - Summary by Deon Gines

In stunning narrative poetry, the story begins during the time when Robert Bruce, Earl of Carrick has been hunted out of Scotland into exile by the English and their allies. Bruce returns over sea from the Island of Rachrin: but is forced to land close to hostile forces at Artonish Castle on the seacoast of Argylshire. Seeking refuge from tempestuous seas, Bruce begs shelter from Ronald, Lord of the Isles: inadvertently on the day of his marriage feast to the beautiful Edith of Lorn.Bruce's very presence is enough to interrupt the nuptials and to break up the festivities: the guests quickly ...

The Pirate is set in the island of Shetland in the late 1600s, and is a historical novel based on the life of John Gow, Captain Cleveland in the novel. - Summary by Deon Gines