Barrabas 1896 is a novel by Marie Corelli. Published at the height of Corellis career as one of the most successful writers of her generation Barrabas combines Biblical fiction spirituality and tragedy to tell the story of the crucifixion from the perspective of the man who was spared. Due for reassessment by a modern audience Marie Corellis workwhich has inspired several adaptations for film and theateris a must read for fans of nineteenth century fiction. The heavy heat was almost insupportable and a poisonous stench oozed up from the damp earthfloors of the Jewish prison charging what little air was there with a deadly sense of suffocation. Down in the lowest dungeons complete darkness reigned save in one of the cells allotted to the worst of criminals... In one of these cells the thief Barrabas awaits punishment for his crimes. Expecting death he goes through phases of despair and rage trying with all his mightand failingto break his heavy chains. In another cell Jesus himself awaits his trial. While their stories are well known and despite the infamy associated with such names as Judas and Pontius Pilate Corelli does her best to provide a unique angle on Jesus crucifixion focusing on Barrabas the man who was spared. Addressing philosophical historical and religious themes Barrabas is a moving work of fiction which asks important questions about faith guilt and the meaning of Christian sacrifice. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript this edition of Marie Corellis Barrabas is a classic work of English historical fiction reimagined for modern readers.