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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.

The Surgeon's Daughter is an historical novel, originally part of the Chronicles of the Canongate stories, later published on its own, in 1827. - Summary by Deon Gines

Henry Gow has fallen in love with the Fair Maid of Perth, Catherine, the glovemaker's daughter. To make sure that he would be the first person she sees on Valentine's day, he walks to her house at the break of dawn, and arrives - just in time to save her from am attempted kidnapping. Henry acts immediately to save her, but the attackers are not just some ruffians but well-born and well-connected. Henry and Catherine are drawn into the games and intrigues of the nobility, with little choice but to play along.. - Summary by Carolin

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.

"Forse qualche anno fa avete già letto questo libro, Ivanhoe di Walter Scott. O forse, invece, è la prima volta che lo incontrate, ed è attraverso la voce. Magari sapete che è uno dei primi romanzi storici, e che il suo autore, Walter Scott, è il moderno ideatore di questo genere che oggi conosce tanta fortuna. E forse sapete anche che proprio questo romanzo ha ispirato Alessandro Manzoni a mettere mano ai suoi Promessi sposi. Di certo, di Ivanhoe avete sentito parlare. Vi aspettate cavalli e cavalieri, eroine e templari, sassoni e normanni, principi e buffoni, persino Robin Hood, e non rimarrete delusi."

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...

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.

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.

A series of letters written by Scott on the history of witchcraft and other supernatural events in England and other locations. He documents stories and discredits them with natural causes. (Summary by Deon Gines)

Dive into the haunting world of Bride of Lammermoor, an enthralling historical novel by Sir Walter Scott, part of the acclaimed Tales of My Landlord series, first published anonymously in 1819. Based on a true story, this gripping tale unfolds in south-east Scotland during the reign of Queen Anne, following the pivotal 1707 Acts of Union. At the heart of the novel is a tragic love affair between the spirited Lucy Ashton and the brooding Edgar Ravenswood, who stands as her familys adversary. As Lady Ashton schemes to thwart their engagement and secure a politically advantageous match for her ...

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.

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.

Au XIIe siècle, dans une Angleterre déchirée entre les Saxons et les Normands, le chevalier Ivanhoé, renié par son père pour avoir prêté allégeance à Richard Cœur de Lion, rentre incognito de croisade. Or, depuis son départ, le prince Jean sans Terre tente d'usurper le trône. A jamais fidèle au souverain menacé, Ivanhoé luttera pour le retour de son roi et participera au grand tournoi d'Ashby, véritable joute politique.

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.

During the turbulent moment in English history involving King James 1 and 6, Nigel Olifaunt, a Scottish lord, seeks to protect his family home and holdings, but meets with recalcitrance and treachery, which eventually results in his imprisonment. But there are forces of good that help to set him free and right injustices.

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.

The Walter Scott Library brings the great historical novels of Sir Walter Scott to life through complete, immersive readings. Journey through chivalry, clan loyalty, and the dramatic landscapes of Scotland and medieval Britain - one chapter at a time. Whether you’re rediscovering classics like Ivanhoe and Waverley or exploring Scott for the first time, this podcast offers a rich literary escape into the past.

The Monastery is a historical novel set in Scotland during the Reformation. When a sacred relic disappears, intrigue, war, and romance unfold as characters navigate religious conflict, political ambition, and supernatural forces. A gripping tale of loyalty, faith, and destiny.

The epitome of the chivalric novel, Ivanhoe sweeps listeners into Medieval England and the lives of a memorable cast of characters. Ivanhoe, a trusted ally of Richard the Lion Hearted, returns from the Crusades to reclaim his inheritance. Rebecca, a beautiful Jewish woman, is defended by Ivanhoe against a charge of witchcraft - but it is Lady Rowena who is Ivanhoe's true love. The success of this novel lies with Scott's skillful blend of historic reality, chivalric romance, and high adventure.