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Literary Fiction· United States

Ben Hur

by Lew Wallace
Aggregate Editorial Score55/100
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Published 1800English
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Ben Hur by Lew Wallace is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 1800. Ben Hur (1800) establishes Lew Wallace as a significant voice in literary fiction, weaving together themes of identity, memory, and transformation.

Book Details

AuthorLew Wallace
Published1800
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Category📖 Literary Fiction
Editorial Score55/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇺🇸 United States

This book is part of United States's rich literary tradition.

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Ben Hur by Lew Wallace is a celebrated work of literary fiction published in 1800. It is widely regarded as an important contribution to its genre, exploring themes that resonate with readers across generations.

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Ben Hur was written by Lew Wallace, first published in 1800. Lew Wallace is recognized as a significant author in the field of literary fiction.

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Ben Hur is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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