Quo Vadis: A Narrative Of The Time Of Nero (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781494190507)

Quo Vadis: A Narrative Of The Time Of Nero is a historical novel written by Polish author Henryk Sienkiewicz. The book is set during the reign of the Roman Emperor Nero and tells the story of the love between a young Christian woman named Lygia and a Roman nobleman named Marcus Vinicius. The novel explores the conflict between the early Christian church and the pagan Roman Empire, as well as the brutality and corruption of Nero's reign.The story begins with Marcus Vinicius returning to Rome after serving in the Roman army. He becomes infatuated with Lygia, who is a hostage of the emperor and a devout Christian. Marcus must navigate the dangerous political landscape of Rome in order to win Lygia's heart and protect her from Nero's wrath.Throughout the book, Sienkiewicz vividly portrays the cruelty and decadence of Nero's court, as well as the courage and faith of the early Christians. The novel also features historical figures such as the apostle Peter and the philosopher Seneca.Quo Vadis: A Narrative Of The Time Of Nero is a classic work of historical fiction that has been translated into numerous languages and adapted into several films and stage productions. It is a powerful exploration of love, faith, and the struggle for survival in a brutal and corrupt world.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1898 Edition.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.

Author: Henryk Sienkiewicz
ISBN-10: 1494190508
ISBN-13: 9781494190507
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 03/29/2014
Pages: 570
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.04lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.25d