Historical Novels of Lew Wallace: Ben-Hur, The Prince of India & The Fair God (Illustrated)
Enriched edition.By Lew Wallace
Length76h 51m
About this audiobook
Lew Wallace's 'Historical Novels of Lew Wallace: Ben-Hur, The Prince of India & The Fair God (Illustrated)' is a collection of his most renowned works that transport readers to ancient worlds filled with intrigue, romance, and epic adventures. Wallace's literary style combines meticulously researched historical events with vivid storytelling, allowing readers to experience past civilizations in a captivating way. 'Ben-Hur' tells the story of a Jewish prince seeking revenge and redemption during the time of Christ, while 'The Prince of India' explores the Byzantine Empire and 'The Fair God' delves into the Aztec civilization. Lew Wallace, a Civil War general and diplomat, drew inspiration from his extensive travels and experiences to create these historical masterpieces. His passion for history and storytelling is evident in the meticulous attention to detail and rich character development present in each novel. Wallace's unique perspective as a military man and statesman adds depth and authenticity to his portrayals of ancient civilizations. I highly recommend 'Historical Novels of Lew Wallace' to readers who enjoy historical fiction with a blend of action, romance, and cultural exploration. These timeless classics continue to captivate audiences with their gripping narratives and enduring themes of courage, redemption, and the human experience.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.5 (125)
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GenreHistorical Fiction, General Fiction
Length76 hrs 51 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 20, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Author Biography
4Historical Context
5Synopsis (Selection)
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6Historical Novels of Lew Wallace: Ben-Hur, The Prince of India & The Fair God (Illustrated) (pt. 1)
7Historical Novels of Lew Wallace: Ben-Hur, The Prince of India & The Fair God (Illustrated) (pt. 2)
8Historical Novels of Lew Wallace: Ben-Hur, The Prince of India & The Fair God (Illustrated) (pt. 3)
9Historical Novels of Lew Wallace: Ben-Hur, The Prince of India & The Fair God (Illustrated) (pt. 4)
10Historical Novels of Lew Wallace: Ben-Hur, The Prince of India & The Fair God (Illustrated) (pt. 5)
11Historical Novels of Lew Wallace: Ben-Hur, The Prince of India & The Fair God (Illustrated) (pt. 6)
12Historical Novels of Lew Wallace: Ben-Hur, The Prince of India & The Fair God (Illustrated) (pt. 7)
13Historical Novels of Lew Wallace: Ben-Hur, The Prince of India & The Fair God (Illustrated) (pt. 8)
14Historical Novels of Lew Wallace: Ben-Hur, The Prince of India & The Fair God (Illustrated) (pt. 9)
15Historical Novels of Lew Wallace: Ben-Hur, The Prince of India & The Fair God (Illustrated) (pt. 10)
16Historical Novels of Lew Wallace: Ben-Hur, The Prince of India & The Fair God (Illustrated) (pt. 11)
17Historical Novels of Lew Wallace: Ben-Hur, The Prince of India & The Fair God (Illustrated) (pt. 12)
18Historical Novels of Lew Wallace: Ben-Hur, The Prince of India & The Fair God (Illustrated) (pt. 13)
19Historical Novels of Lew Wallace: Ben-Hur, The Prince of India & The Fair God (Illustrated) (pt. 14)
20Historical Novels of Lew Wallace: Ben-Hur, The Prince of India & The Fair God (Illustrated) (pt. 15)
21Historical Novels of Lew Wallace: Ben-Hur, The Prince of India & The Fair God (Illustrated) (pt. 16)
22Historical Novels of Lew Wallace: Ben-Hur, The Prince of India & The Fair God (Illustrated) (pt. 17)
23Historical Novels of Lew Wallace: Ben-Hur, The Prince of India & The Fair God (Illustrated) (pt. 18)
24Historical Novels of Lew Wallace: Ben-Hur, The Prince of India & The Fair God (Illustrated) (pt. 19)
25Historical Novels of Lew Wallace: Ben-Hur, The Prince of India & The Fair God (Illustrated) (pt. 20)
26Historical Novels of Lew Wallace: Ben-Hur, The Prince of India & The Fair God (Illustrated) (pt. 21)
27Historical Novels of Lew Wallace: Ben-Hur, The Prince of India & The Fair God (Illustrated) (pt. 22)
28Historical Novels of Lew Wallace: Ben-Hur, The Prince of India & The Fair God (Illustrated) (pt. 23)
29Historical Novels of Lew Wallace: Ben-Hur, The Prince of India & The Fair God (Illustrated) (pt. 24)
30Historical Novels of Lew Wallace: Ben-Hur, The Prince of India & The Fair God (Illustrated) (pt. 25)
31Historical Novels of Lew Wallace: Ben-Hur, The Prince of India & The Fair God (Illustrated) (pt. 26)
32Historical Novels of Lew Wallace: Ben-Hur, The Prince of India & The Fair God (Illustrated) (pt. 27)
33Historical Novels of Lew Wallace: Ben-Hur, The Prince of India & The Fair God (Illustrated) (pt. 28)
34Historical Novels of Lew Wallace: Ben-Hur, The Prince of India & The Fair God (Illustrated) (pt. 29)
35Historical Novels of Lew Wallace: Ben-Hur, The Prince of India & The Fair God (Illustrated) (pt. 30)
36Historical Novels of Lew Wallace: Ben-Hur, The Prince of India & The Fair God (Illustrated) (pt. 31)
37Analysis
38Reflection
39Memorable Quotes
Die größten historischen Romane: Amerikanische GeschichteLew Wallace, Mark Twain, Sinclair Lewis, Washington Irving, James Fenimore Cooper, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Balduin Möllhausen, Charles Sealsfield, Ann Stephens, Friedrich Gerstäcker334h 44m$1 · $0.00
Panem & Circenses - 30 Fascinating Novels of Ancient RomeLew Wallace, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Henryk Sienkiewicz, George J. Whyte-Melville, Henry William Herbert, Frederick Rolfe, Georg Ebers, G. A. Henty, Edward Lucas White, J. G. Lockhart, H. Rider Haggard, Wilkie Collins, Harold MacGrath, Walter Pater, Ernst Eckstein, Felix Dahn, Alfred J. Church, James De Mille, William Henry Giles Kingston, John W. Graham, William Stearns Davis, Gustave Flaubert, Irving Bacheller, Nathan Gallizier, Talbot Mundy434h 17m$1.99
Durch die Seiten der Zeit: Meisterwerke amerikanischer historischer RomaneLew Wallace, Mark Twain, Washington Irving, James Fenimore Cooper, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Balduin Möllhausen, Charles Sealsfield, Ann Stephens, Friedrich Gerstäcker334h 42m$1 · $0.00
Lew Wallace: Collected Works (Annotated)Lew Wallace80h 1m$2 · $0.00
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Historical Novels of Lew Wallace: Ben-Hur, The Fair God & The Prince of India (Illustrated) (Annotated)Lew Wallace76h 41m$2 · $0.00
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