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Historical Fiction · EpicA Jewish prince is betrayed and seeks revenge in Roman times
Ben-Hur
by Lew Wallace
See it on Amazon1880Moderate readSteady pace
What it is about
Judah Ben-Hur is enslaved by the Romans after a false accusation and returns for a chariot race against his childhood friend Messala. Wallace’s 1880 novel was the best-selling American novel of the nineteenth century.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy stories set firmly in a real time and place, with an epic mood and a steady pace. It is a read that rewards some attention.
Themes: Rome · Revenge · Faith
Screen adaptation
Ben-Hur (1925) · Ben-Hur (1959)
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About the author
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