Complex sentence: Based partly on Hume's History of England and the ballad cycle of Robin Hood, "Ivanhoe" was quickly translated into many languages and inspired countless imitations and theatrical adaptations and is considered the official beginning of the historical novel.
Split into simpler sentences: Based partly on Hume's History of England and the ballad cycle of Robin Hood, "Ivanhoe" was quickly translated into many languages and inspired countless imitations and theatrical adaptations. It is considered the official beginning of the historical novel.