Spartacus: Book Guide, Author and Facts
Spartacus by Howard Fast: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
Spartacus, a fictionalization of a slave revolt in ancient Rome in 71 B.C., is well known today partly because of the 1960 movie starring Kirk Douglas and Laurence Olivier. It was originally published in 1951 by the author himself, after being turned down by every mainstream publisher of the day because of Fast's blacklisting for his Communist Party sympathies.
Quick facts about Spartacus
- Title: Spartacus
- Author: Howard Fast
- First published: 1951
- Genre: fiction, spartacus, in fiction, rome in fiction
- OpenLibrary ID: OL1067134W
Where to read Spartacus
Spartacus by Howard Fast is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Spartacus about?
Spartacus, a fictionalization of a slave revolt in ancient Rome in 71 B.C., is well known today partly because of the 1960 movie starring Kirk Douglas and Laurence Olivier.
Who wrote Spartacus?
Spartacus was written by Howard Fast.
When was Spartacus published?
Spartacus was first published in 1951.
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