BEN HUR /
At head of title: Classics illustrated featuring Stories by the World's Greatest Authors.
Lew Wallace ; Adaptation: Betty Jacobson ; Illustrated by: Joe Orlando.
- 48 pages : chiefly colour illustrations ; 25 cm.
- Classics illustrated ; No. 27 .
- Classics illustrated ; No. 27 .
Here is Lew Wallace's "Tale of the Christ" as told through the life of Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish heir accused of attempting to assassinate a Roman Governor and sold into slavery as punishment. Classics Illustrated tells this story in comic strip form, offering an introduction for younger readers. This edition also includes a biography of Lew Wallace, theme discussions and study questions, which can be used in the classroom or at home to further engage the reader in the story.