Bigger Than Ben-Hur: The Book, Its Adaptations, and Their Audiences

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First published in 1880, Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ became a best-seller. The popular novel spawned an 1899 stage adaptation, reaching audiences of over 10 million, and two highly successful film adaptations. For over a century, it has become a ubiquitous pop cultural presence, representing a deeply powerful story and monumental experience for some and a defining work of bad taste and false piety for others. The first and only collection...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:081563403X

ISBN13:9780815634034

Release Date:January 2016

Publisher:Syracuse University Press

Length:304 Pages

Weight:0.88 lbs.

Dimensions:0.6" x 6.0" x 9.1"

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