"Ivanhoe; or, The Return of the Crusader" is a historical novel by Walter Scott that takes us to medieval England at the time of Richard the Lionheart. The main character, his majesty's Nobel laureate Ivanhoe, has returned from a crusade and is pitted against the evil forces terrorizing the kingdom. He helps King Richard and makes contact with the alienated Robin Hood to save his beloved and restore justice in the country. This book is full of adventure, battle, intrigue and love, and also reflects themes of honor, loyalty and heroism. "Ivanhoe; or, The Return of the Crusader" remains one of the most famous works of English literature, which recreates the atmosphere of the Middle Ages and the struggle for justice.