Ben-Hur could be said to be the first American blockbuster. When it was published in 1880, it sold over two million copies and was translated into numerous languages. It combines all the best elements of popular classic, epic, and action stories against a background of authoritative historical detail. The pace and immediacy of Ben-Hur was the basis of its appeal to filmmakers—Charlton Heston's portrayal of the title role became one of the classics of the cinema. Wallace's original novel has been largely forgotten now, but as this reading shows, the story, together with the sweeping rhythm of the writer's prose, make it ideally suited to audio.
This novel is part of Brilliance Audio's extensive Classic Collection, bringing you timeless masterpieces that you and your family are sure to love.
By:
Lew Wallace Narrator:
Jim Killavey Imprint: Classic Collection Edition: Unabridged Dimensions:
Height: 127mm,
Width: 165mm,
Spine: 13mm
Weight: 91g ISBN:9781511334129 ISBN 10: 1511334126 Series:The Classic Collection Publication Date:06 January 2016 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Audio disk Publisher's Status: Active
