Ben-Hur: A Tale Of Christ By Lew Wallace (1827 – 1905) Essay, Research Paper

Wallace’s mixture of adventure, melodrama,

period language, and accurately-depicted intercultural relations make Beti-Htir

an amazing blend of history and intrigue. Wallace also revels in lengthy

descriptions of ancient architecture and customs. At times these devices

help pull the reader closer to the action, and, at other times, they produce

fatigue.

Ben-Hur chronicles a man’s triumphant rise

not only out of the depths of slavery but also out of the depths of anger.

Perhaps Ben-Hur’s greatest victory came when he ultimately put off vengeance

and chose instead to celebrate love, and to forgive his enemies as Jesus

had taught.