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Chronicling Ben-Hur's climb, 1880-1924 / Barbara Ryan.

"First published in 1880, Lew Wallace's Ben-Hur is one of the best-selling novels of all time. Employing analytical strategies from the fields of literature, fan studies, reception history, and media research, Barbara Ryan traces Ben-Hur's popularity from 1880 to 1924. She analyzes fa...

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Online Access: Full Text (via Taylor & Francis)
Main Author: Ryan, Barbara, 1958- (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London ; New York : Routledge, 2019.
Subjects:
Wallace, Lew, > 1827-1905. > Ben-Hur.
Wallace, Lew, > 1827-1905. > Ben-Hur > Adaptations.
Wallace, Lew, > 1827-1905 > Appreciation.
Fans (Persons) > United States > History.
Best sellers > United States > History.
Christian literature, American > History and criticism.
Popular literature > United States > History and criticism.
Politics and literature > United States > History.
Wallace, Lew, > 1827-1905.
Ben-Hur (Wallace, Lew)
Art appreciation.
Best sellers.
Christian literature, American.
Fans (Persons)
Literature > Adaptations.
Politics and literature.
Popular literature.
United States.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
History.
Table of Contents:
  • Perplexity, myth, "hedge"
  • The majority's shout
  • "Secret" ballots
  • Wallace tries anew
  • "Lest we forget" wake-up calls.

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