Ben-Hur: Un relato de los tiempos de Cristo
Lew Wallace
(Author)
Description
Ben-Hur: Un relato de los tiempos de Cristo, se ha convertido en una de las novelas históricas más populares del siglo XX y uno de los clásicos de obligada lectura, desde su primera publicación en 1883. Esta es la historia de Ben-Hur, joven príncipe judío que vive en Jerusalén junto a su madre y su hermana. Desde la azotea de su palacio, Ben-Hur y los suyos contemplan la llegada de Valerio Graco, el nuevo procurador romano. Pero un ladrillo desprendido misteriosamente al paso del desfile sirve como excusa para acusar al príncipe judío de intento de asesinato contra el procurador. Así, es privado de sus bienes, su madre y hermana encarceladas, y él condenado a galeras. Ben-Hur sospecha que todo es obra de Messala, antiguo amigo suyo, y ahora orgulloso servidor de Roma. El enfrentamiento entre Ben-Hur y Messala sirve de hilo conductor a esta célebre novela. La impresionante batalla naval narrada desde el punto de vista de un galeote, la apasionante carrera de cuadrigas en Antioquía o la emocionante huida de las presas de Torre Antonia permanecen en la memoria de millones de lectores. Ben-Hur proporcionó fama mundial a su autor Lew Wallace (1827-1905), y ha sido repetidamente adaptada al teatro y al cine, destacando la versión de William Wyler en 1956, ganadora de 11 Óscars. En 2016 se estrenó una nueva versión cinematográfica.
Product Details
Price
$19.99
Publisher
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Publish Date
December 19, 2016
Pages
530
Dimensions
5.98 X 9.02 X 1.18 inches | 1.69 pounds
Language
Spanish
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9781541147362
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Lew Wallace was an American lawyer, soldier, diplomat, and author, best known for his novel "Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ." Born in Indiana in 1827, Wallace served as a young man in the Mexican-American War and later rose to the rank of Union general in the American Civil War. Wallace began writing "Ben-Hur" in 1874, drawing inspiration from his travels in the Middle East and his interest in Christianity. The novel tells the story of Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince who is falsely accused of treason and sent to slavery in ancient Rome. Through a series of events, Ben-Hur becomes a charioteer and seeks revenge against his betrayer, while encountering Jesus Christ along the way. Aside from "Ben-Hur," Wallace wrote several other novels and biographies, as well as serving as governor of the New Mexico Territory and ambassador to the Ottoman Empire. However, his enduring legacy rests on his masterpiece, which has become an iconic part of American literature and culture.