Ivanhoe

Ivanhoe is a historical novel by Sir Walter Scott, first published in 1820.

Ivanhoe is set in 12th-century England, with colourful descriptions of a tournament, outlaws, a witch trial and divisions between Jews and Christians. When Ivanhoe is disinherited by his nobleman father, he sets off to restore his place in the world and reclaim the hand of his beloved Lady Rowena.

Ivanhoe has been credited for increasing interest in romance and medievalism. It has also had an important influence on popular perceptions of Robin Hood, Richard the Lionheart and King John.