Ben Hur

An immediate best-seller on publication, Ben Hur remains a dazzling achievement by any standards. A thoroughly exhilarating tale of betrayal, revenge and salvation, it is the only novel that ranks with Uncle Tom's Cabin as a genuine American folk possession. This was the book that finally overcame the inherent suspicion of fiction that still prevailed in much of america in the late nineteenth century. Wallace writes with a freshness and immediacy that brings every action-packed scene to life and illuminates the geography, ethnology and customs of the ancient world.

An immediate best-seller on publication, Ben Hur remains a dazzling achievement by any standards. A thoroughly exhilarating tale of betrayal, revenge and salvation, it is the only novel that ranks with Uncle Tom's Cabin as a genuine American folk possession. This was the book that finally overcame the inherent suspicion of fiction that still prevailed in much of america in the late nineteenth century. Wallace writes with a freshness and immediacy that brings every action-packed scene to life and illuminates the geography, ethnology and customs of the ancient world.

An immediate best-seller on publication, Ben Hur remains a dazzling achievement by any standards. A thoroughly exhilarating tale of betrayal, revenge and salvation, it is the only novel that ranks with Uncle Tom's Cabin as a genuine American folk possession. This was the book that finally overcame the inherent suspicion of fiction that still prevailed in much of america in the late nineteenth century. Wallace writes with a freshness and immediacy that brings every action-packed scene to life and illuminates the geography, ethnology and customs of the ancient world.

Denne historiske og religiøse roman foregår omkring det nye testamente, der danner bagtæppet for historien. Ved at kombinere hændelser fra Jesu liv med betydningsfulde historiske begivenheder, skildres Judas Ben Hurs liv. Efter en hændelse ved en militærparade, bliver Ben Hur dømt til galejslave indtil sin død uden en retssag, hans familie bliver fængslet og al hans ejendom bliver konfiskeret. Ved et held overlever Ben Hur og vender derefter tilbage til Jerusalem for at få sin hævn.Lewis Wallace (1827-1905) var en amerikansk soldat, advokat, diplomat og ikke mindst forfatter. Han skrev flere bøger, men er primært kendt, berømt og husket for sin roman ”Ben Hur”. I 1900 blev ”Ben Hur” udnævnt som den bedst sælgende amerikanske roman i det 19. århundrede. Wallace levede et farverig og omfangsrigt liv, som blandt andet involverede, at han meldte sig som frivillig i den mexicanske krig, hvori han tjente i 1846-1847.

~ Collector's Edition ~ Laminated Hardback with Jacket ~ Betrayed by his closest friend and condemned to a life of slavery, Judah Ben-Hur loses everything-his family, his home, and his freedom-at the hands of the ruthless Roman Empire. Surviving the brutal existence of a galley slave, he rises against all odds, fueled by a burning desire for vengeance. As he climbs back to power, crossing paths with gladiators, charioteers, and mighty Roman rulers, his fate becomes entwined with that of a mysterious teacher whose message of forgiveness challenges everything he believes. In a world of empires and upheaval, Judah must decide whether the road to justice lies in the sword-or in something far greater. Few novels have shaped popular culture and religious storytelling like Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ. First published in 1880, it became the best-selling American novel of the 19th century, blending historical drama with themes of faith, redemption, and the power of forgiveness. Its sweeping narrative and vivid depiction of Roman-occupied Judea captivated readers, influencing countless adaptations in theater, film, and television. More than just a novel, it helped bridge the gap between historical fiction and biblical narrative, leaving an enduring legacy in both literature and cinema.