“To begin a reform, go not into the places of the great and rich; go rather to those whose cups of happiness are empty--to the poor and humble.”
Quote by Lew Wallace
Work
Ben-Hur: A Story of the Christ
This epic tale intertwines the story of Judah Ben-Hur with the life of Jesus Christ, exploring themes of betrayal, redemption, and the human spirit. The novel is renowned for its vivid portrayal of Roman society and the struggles of its Jewish population. more
Author
Lew Wallace
Lew Wallace was an American statesman, soldier, and author, best known for his novel 'Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ', which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1885. He served as a Union general during the American Civil War and later as the Governor of the New Mexico Territory, involved in various diplomatic missions and instrumental in the establishment of the Kingdom of Hawaii. more
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