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by Henryk Sienkiewicz (Author), Jeremiah Curtin (Translator)
Quo Vadis: A Narrative Of The Time Of Nero is a historical novel by the Polish author Henryk Sienkiewicz. The story is set in ancient Rome during the reign of Emperor Nero and follows the love story between a young Christian woman named Lygia and a Roman nobleman named Marcus Vinicius. As the novel unfolds, readers are taken on a journey through the decadent and corrupt society of ancient Rome, where political intrigue, violence, and hedonism are the norm. Against this backdrop, Lygia and Marcus must navigate their feelings for one another while also grappling with their respective beliefs and values. As the story progresses, the persecution of Christians by Nero becomes more intense, and the couple finds themselves caught up in the chaos and danger of the times. Ultimately, they must decide whether to stay true to their faith or to succumb to the pressures of the society around them. Quo Vadis is a timeless classic that explores themes of love, faith, and morality in the face of adversity. Sienkiewicz's vivid descriptions of ancient Rome and his complex characters make this novel a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction or the human experience.1898. Sienkiewicz is regarded as the most outstanding and prolific Polish writer of the second half of the nineteenth century. The winner of the Nobel Prize in 1905, he is best known for his epic historical novel Quo Vadis, which depicts early Christianity and the persecutions. The story follows Vinicius, a soldier, who, in order to win the love of Ligia, a Christian, must come to understand the true meaning of her religion, even as Rome sinks under the excesses of Nero and Christians are thrown to the lions. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
