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The heroic adventures of Sir Wilfred make Ivanhoe perhaps Scotts most unforgettable work: the fiery rescue of Sir Wilfred of Ivanhoe and his fellow captives from Knight Templars castle by Robin Hood the wounded Ivanhoes trial by combat with the powerful Knight to save the lovely Jewess Rebecca from the stake and King Richard the Lion-Hearteds aid in Ivanhoes triumph The heroic adventures of Sir Wilfred make Ivanhoe perhaps Scotts most unforgettable work: the fiery rescue of Sir Wilfred of Ivanhoe and his fellow captives from Knight Templars castle by Robin Hood the wounded Ivanhoes trial by combat with the powerful Knight to save the lovely Jewess Rebecca from the stake and King Richard the Lion-Hearteds aid in Ivanhoes triumph at evil King Johns tournament. To follow Sir Wilfreds spirited exploits is to enter the colorful era of medieval England, a world of romance and chivalry, crusades and tradition. The stirring drama of Ivanhoe , set against a shimmering backdrop of chivalry, Norman-Saxon conflict, and medieval pageantry establish Sir Walter Scott as the originator of the historical novel. A master storyteller, Scott weaves a tale of courtly love and derring-do that has thrilled readers since its first appearance in 1820.