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Ivanhoe
In twelfth-century England, the knight Wilfred of Ivanhoe returns from the Crusades in disguise. He is drawn into tournaments, a siege and the struggle between Saxons and Normans while King Richard is away.
Facts last checked 2026-10-17
- First published
- 1819
- Pace
- Medium
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 528
- Format
- Book 5 of 12 in Waverley Novels
Read this if you enjoy old-fashioned chivalric adventure with tournaments, outlaws and castle sieges.
Skip this if you find nineteenth-century historical romance wordy or dislike its dated views.
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Quick answers about Ivanhoe
- What is Ivanhoe about?
- In twelfth-century England, the knight Wilfred of Ivanhoe returns from the Crusades in disguise. He is drawn into tournaments, a siege and the struggle between Saxons and Normans while King Richard is away.
- Who should read Ivanhoe?
- Read it if you enjoy old-fashioned chivalric adventure with tournaments, outlaws and castle sieges. Skip it if you find nineteenth-century historical romance wordy or dislike its dated views.
- How long and how fast is Ivanhoe?
- It is a medium-paced, long read of about 528 pages, first published in 1819.
- Does Ivanhoe have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Violence, Prejudice.
- Can I borrow Ivanhoe for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Ivanhoe; the borrow button above searches it for you.
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