Discover books similar to "Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ"

Lloyd C. Douglas

The Robe

A novel set in ancient Rome, it tells the story of a Roman tribune named Marcellus Gallio who wins Christ's robe in a gambling match and is subsequently converted to Christianity. The novel explores themes of faith, redemption, and the human struggle for meaning, much like Ben-Hur. The novel also features a rich and detailed portrayal of the historical context of the time, similar to Wallace's Ben-Hur.

Thomas B. Costain

The Silver Chalice

A novel set in ancient Rome, it tells the story of a young Greek slave named Basil who is commissioned to create a silver chalice for the Holy Grail. The novel explores themes of faith, art, and the human struggle for identity, much like Ben-Hur. The novel also features a rich and detailed portrayal of the historical context of the time, similar to Wallace's Ben-Hur.

Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa

The Leopard

A historical novel set in Sicily during the Risorgimento, it tells the story of a nobleman named Prince Fabrizio Salina and his struggle to maintain his family's status and traditions in the face of political and social change. The novel explores themes of tradition, change, and the human struggle for meaning, much like Ben-Hur. The novel also features a rich and detailed portrayal of the historical context of the time, similar to Wallace's Ben-Hur.

Alexandre Dumas

The Three Musketeers

An adventure novel set in 17th century France, it tells the story of a young man named d'Artagnan and his three friends, the musketeers Athos, Porthos, and Aramis, as they fight for justice and honor. The novel explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the human struggle for justice, much like Ben-Hur. The novel also features a rich and detailed portrayal of the historical context of the time, similar to Wallace's Ben-Hur.

Alexandre Dumas

The Count of Monte Cristo

An adventure novel set in 19th century France, it tells the story of a man named Edmond Dantès who is falsely accused of treason and imprisoned. After escaping, he seeks revenge against those who wronged him, while also helping the innocent. The novel explores themes of revenge, justice, and the human struggle for identity, much like Ben-Hur. The novel also features a rich and detailed portrayal of the historical context of the time, similar to Wallace's Ben-Hur.

Charles Dickens

A Tale of Two Cities

A historical novel set in the period of the French Revolution, it tells the story of two men, Charles Darnay and Sydney Carton, who are in love with the same woman, Lucie Manette. The novel explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the human struggle for redemption, much like Ben-Hur. The novel also features a rich and detailed portrayal of the historical context of the time, similar to Wallace's Ben-Hur.

Victor Hugo

The Hunchback of Notre-Dame

A historical novel set in 15th century Paris, it tells the story of a hunchbacked bell-ringer named Quasimodo and his love for a gypsy girl named Esmeralda. The novel explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the human struggle for acceptance, much like Ben-Hur. The novel also features a rich and detailed portrayal of the historical context of the time, similar to Wallace's Ben-Hur.

Victor Hugo

Les Misérables

A historical novel set in 19th century France, it tells the story of a man named Jean Valjean who is released from prison after serving 19 years for stealing a loaf of bread. The novel explores themes of redemption, justice, and the human struggle for identity, much like Ben-Hur. The novel also features a rich and detailed portrayal of the historical context of the time, similar to Wallace's Ben-Hur.