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Sir Walter Scott & Ivanhoe

Sir Walter Scott & Ivanhoe. Elina Netšajeva 11a. Sir Walter Scott. Born in Edinburg 15 Aug 1771. Died in in Melrose 21 Sept 1832 at the age 61. Scottish historical novelist and poet. Very popular during his lifetime and over the world.

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Sir Walter Scott & Ivanhoe

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  1. Sir Walter Scott & Ivanhoe Elina Netšajeva 11a

  2. Sir Walter Scott • Born in Edinburg 15 Aug 1771. • Died in in Melrose 21 Sept 1832at the age 61. • Scottish historical novelist and poet. • Very popular during his lifetime and over the world. • Many of his works remain classics of both English-language literature and of Scottish literature.

  3. His works Some of his world-famous works are: • Ivanhoe • Rob Roy • The Lady of The Lake • Waverley • The Heart of Midlothian • The Bride of Lammermoor

  4. Lame in the right leg. • Grew up in a strong healthy man. • Attended Edinburg High School. • Studied art and law in Edinburg University. • In 1797 Sir Walter Scott married Margaret Charlotte Charpenter. • They had 5 children.

  5. Ivanhoe • Was created in 1819. • Action takes place in the 12th century, in England. • Rise of the interest in the Middle Ages.

  6. Story about one of the remaining Saxon noble families. • Ivanhoe is in a bad relationship with his fatherbecause of his allegiance to the Norman king • Also mentioned: • Ivanhoe’s dad Cedric • Robin Hood • Knights Templar • Jewish moneylender Isaac of York • His daughter Rebecca

  7. Ivanhoe is disinherited by his father Cedric of Rotherwood • Falls in love with the Lady Rowena • Plays a notable role in the Siege of Acre • Returns secretly to England • Wins the great tournament • Names Rowena the Queen of Love and Beauty & reveals his identity • Prince John tries to stop Richard • De Bracy tries to convince Rowena to marry him • Bois Guilbert attempts to seduce Rebecca • They both fail

  8. Thankyou for your attention! • Bois Guilbert fleeds to Templestowe with Rebecca • Ivanhoe arrives and saves Rebecca • Ivanhoe and Rowena marry • Rebecca and Isaac sail to Granada

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