Moon of Israel by H. Rider Haggard

Name: Moon of Israel
Author: H. Rider Haggard

The story revolves around a young Jewish woman named Miriam who flees her home to escape persecution and finds refuge with a group of Arabs. She becomes embroiled in their struggles against the Romans and eventually falls in love with one of them, a man named Ben-Hur. The novel explores themes of identity, culture, and faith as Miriam navigates her new surroundings and grapples with her own sense of self.

By H. Rider Haggard · First published 1900 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 18 chapters · 104,039 words

First lines

This is the story of me, Ana the scribe, son of Meri, and of certain of the days that I have spent upon the earth. These things I have written down now that I am very old in the reign of Rameses, the third of that name, when Egypt is once more strong and as she was in the ancient time. I have written them before death takes me, that they may be buried with me in death, for as my spirit shall arise in the hour of resurrection, so also these my words may arise in their hour and tell to those who shall come after me upon the earth of what I knew upon the earth. Let it be as Those in heaven shall decree. At least I write and what I write is true.

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Work type: Novel
Author: H. Rider Haggard
Date: 1900 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance, Fantasy
Length: 104,039 words
Structure: 18 chapters, 1,949 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

Historical Fiction — The book is set in ancient Egypt and incorporates historical events and figures into its narrative.
Adventure — The plot involves a journey and exploration, typical of adventure stories.
Romance — Central to the story is a romantic relationship that drives much of the plot.
Fantasy — Elements of the supernatural and mythological are present, adding a fantastical layer to the story.