1890 Era Ivanhoe Robin Hood Illustrated 2 Volumes Classic Gift Idea
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1890 ERA IVANHOE ROBIN HOOD ILLUSTRATED 2 VOLUMES CLASSIC GIFT IDEA. This is the book that popularized the Robin Hood Legend. Illustrated with full page engravings. Bound in dark green cloth, bright gilt titles. Setting: 12th-century England, during the reign of Richard the Lionheart, focusing on the tension between the Norman conquerors and the native Saxons. From the 1890s, a two volume illustrated edition of Ivanhoe, by Sir Walter Scott, as published by Peter Fenelon Collier, New York. This is the book that popularized the Robin Hood Legend. Sizd 7x5 inches, about 1000 pages. Illustrated with full page engravings. Bound in dark green cloth, bright gilt titles. Ivanhoe, by Sir Walter Scott, is a famous historical novel published in 1819, set in 12th-century England, that follows the Saxon knight Wilfred of Ivanhoe as he returns from the Crusades to reclaim his inheritance and the love of Lady Rowena amidst the conflict between Saxons and Normans, and features iconic characters like Robin Hood and Richard the Lionheart. It's known for its romanticized depiction of medieval tournaments, chivalry, and adventure, exploring themes of loyalty, love, and religious intolerance, particularly through the sympathetic portrayal of the Jewish character Rebecca. Key aspects of the novel: Setting: 12th-century England, during the reign of Richard the Lionheart, focusing on the tension between the Norman conquerors and the native Saxons. Plot: Ivanhoe, disinherited by his father for supporting the Norman king, returns to England to win back his love, Rowena, and becomes embroiled in a power struggle involving Prince John and the Templar knight Brian de Bois-Guilbert. Themes: Chivalry, honor, love, justice, religious prejudice (Christian vs. Jew), and the conflict between conquerors and the conquered. Characters: Features popular figures like Robin Hood and Friar Tuck, and is notable for its sympathetic portrayal of Rebecca, a Jewish woman, which was unusual for the time. Legacy: Hugely influential in popularizing the medieval romance genre, shaping public perception of the Middle Ages, and inspiring numerous adaptations.
