Author: Lew WallacePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 514
Book Description
Ben-Hur
Ben-Hur, by Lewis Wallace. Film Edition
Author: Lew WallaceTo Marry an English Lord
Author: Gail MacCollPublisher: Workman Publishing Company
ISBN: 0761171983
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 414
Book Description
“Marvelous and entertaining.” —Julian Fellowes, creator of Downton Abbey Discover the true stories behind the women who inspired DowntonAbbey and HBO’s The Gilded Age, the heiresses—including a Vanderbilt (railroads), a LaRoche (pharmaceuticals), and a Rogers (oil)—who staked their ground in England, swapping dollars for titles and marrying peers of the British realm. Filled with vivid personalities, grand houses, dashing earls, and a wealth of period details and quotes on the finer points of Victorian and Edwardian etiquette, To Marry an English Lord is social history at its liveliest and most accessible. Sex, snobbery, humor, social triumphs (and gaffes), are all recalled in marvelous detail, complete with parties, clothes, scandals, affairs, and 100-year-old gossip that’s still scorching.
Ben Hur
Author: Lewis WallacePublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : fr
Pages : 174
Book Description
Lorsque Judah Ben-Hur retrouve son ami d'enfance Messala, celui-ci est devenu commandant des légions romaines en Judée. Une promotion que le jeune homme, héritier d'une ancienne famille de Jérusalem, ne peut approuver. De là à se douter que, bientôt, ils se haïront...Car, à la suite d'un accident qu'on l'accuse d'avoir provoqué, Ben-Hur est condamné à devenir esclave, tandis que sa mère et sa soeur sont jetées en prison. Cette sentence, Messala est chargé de l'exécuter. Et c'est ainsi que Ben-Hur se retrouve enchaîné, au fond d'une galère...L'amitié d'un riche protecteur, les confidences de Messala aux portes de la mort lui rendront pourtant la liverté. A la recherche des siens, Ben-Hur fait alors une rencontre qui ébranle sa foi et bouleverse sa vie: celle du Christ...Ce roman messianique devenu film culte - nul n'a oublié l'incroyable prestation de Charlton Heston dans le film de William Wyler (1959) - a été traduit dans toutes les langues et vendu à quatre millions d'exemplaires dans le monde._________________________________________Les chevaux approchaient au trot. Aux acclamations et à la beauté de l'attelage, on aurait pu croire à quelque grand personnage ou à un prince célèbre.Ben Hur se leva donc et se força un passage jusqu'à la barrière devant la première rangée de sièges de la tribune. Son visage était sévère, son allure ardente.Et soudain, toute la personne du conducteur fut en vue. Un compagnon le suivait représentant l'exacte description de Myrtilius. Ben Hur ne vit que le conducteur, droit sur son char, les rênes passées plusieurs fois autour du corps.Une silhouette élégante, à peine couverte par une tunique de tissu rouge clair; dans la main droite, un fouet; dans l'autre, le bras levé et légèrement étendu, les quatre guides.La pose était gracieuse à l'excès tandis que les acclamations et les battements de mains étaient accueillis avec une indifférence de statue. Ben Hur resta médusé - son instinct et sa mémoire l'avaient fidèlement servi -, le conducteur était Messala.
Ben-Hur
Author: Lew WallacePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 440
Book Description
Presented in their complete text and updated for easier reading, each story in the Great Stories Collection is truly unique. Each has been rigorously critiqued and selected for the quality of its Christian content, the value in its message, and its ability to bring and bind a family together. In-depth introductions detail both the authors and the times in which they lived. Many books feature original woodcut illustrations. Complete with thought-provoking questions, these books are keepsakes to be treasured for years to come. Perfect additions to the adult fiction section. An unforgettable account of betrayal, revenge, and rebellion. Lew Wallace tells the story of a Jewish nobleman who fell from Roman favor and was sentenced to life as a slave-all at the hands of his childhood friend. Years later "Ben-Hur" regains his freedom in the famous chariot race. Through everything, "Ben-Hur" has an encounter with the grace of God.
Ben-Hur: A tale of the Christ
Author: Lew WallacePublisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 543
Book Description
Ben-Hur describes the adventures of Judah Ben-Hur, Jewish prince from Jerusalem who gets betrayed by his friend from childhood and enslaved by the Romans. He is taken to Rome where he becomes a charioteer and a Christian. Running in parallel with Judah's narrative is the unfolding story of Jesus, who comes from the same region and is a similar age. The novel reflects themes of betrayal, conviction, and redemption, with a revenge plot that leads to a story of love and compassion.
Miklós Rózsa's Ben-Hur
Author: Roger HickmanPublisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 1461669685
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
In 1925, MGM produced a screen version of Lew Wallace's best-selling novel, Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ, which became a classic of silent cinema. Nearly 25 years later, the biblical epic was remade by William Wyler and received an unprecedented 11 Academy Awards, including one for Miklós Rózsa's music. Indeed, the score for Ben-Hur is one of the greatest achievements in Hollywood film music. In this book, Roger Hickman focuses on the confluence of traditions, trends, and innovations that shaped Rózsa's score. Hickman provides an overview of Rózsa's music into the 1960s, looks at the composer's musical influences and the development of his distinctive style, and examines how Rózsa applied these compositional techniques to film scoring. The author then explores the Ben-Hur phenomenon and traces the development of the story and its musical traditions from the original novel into the 21st century. Hickman also examines the conventions of epic films and ties these influences together with a detailed analysis of the score. Miklós Rózsa's Ben-Hur pays tribute to not only one of the great film scores but also to one of Hollywood's most influential composers.
The Chariot-race from Ben-Hur
Author: Lew WallacePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : American fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
One of the most notable moments in the race came from a near-fatal accident. When Judah Ben-Hur's chariot jumps over the wreckage of a chariot in its path, Ben-Hur is almost thrown out of his chariot.
The Fair God
Author: Lew WallaceBen-Hur - a Tale of the Christ by Lewis Wallace
Author: Lewis WallacePublisher:
ISBN: 9781548878993
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 346
Book Description
Ben-Hur - A Tale of the Christ by Lewis Wallace