Walter Scott

Sir Walter Scott (1771–1832) was a Scottish novelist, poet and historian, widely credited with founding the historical novel.

Ivanhoe was published between 1819 and 1820; Scott became a baronet; he is widely credited as the father of the historical novel. The available review highlights themes in Ivanhoe such as the Saxon–Norman conflict and anti‑Semitism, and notes Scott's Border origins.

The available review praises Sir Walter Scott as the father of the historical novel and celebrates Ivanhoe for its plot and narrative. It highlights major themes (Saxons vs Normans, anti‑Semitism) and memorable characters such as Rebecca and Ivanhoe. The reviewer notes occasional anachronisms but overall calls the work "Simply magnificent!"

For:Readers of classic literature; students and scholars of historical fiction; fans of Walter Scott.