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Quo Vadis (Paperback, Revised)
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This glorious saga unfolds against the backdrop of ancient
Rome-from the Forum to the Coliseum, from banquet halls to summer
retreats in Naples, from the luxurious houses of the nobility to
the hovels of the poor, Quo Vadis richly depicts a place and time
still captivating to the modern imagination. This radiant
translation by W.S. Kuniczak restores the original glory and
richness of master storyteller Henryk Sienkiewicz's epic tale. Set
at a turning point in history (A.D. 54-68), as Christianity
replaces the era of corruption and immorality that marked Nero's
Rome, Quo Vadis abounds with compelling characters, including:
Vinicius, the proud centurion who has fallen deeply in love with a
mysterious young woman who disappears the night they meet;Ligia,
the elusive beauty. Vinicius will not easily win her love, for she
is a Christian, one of the group of dedicated believers led by the
apostle Peter. Christians are rare in pagan, hedonistic Rome, and
suffer great persecution; Petronius, uncle to Vinicius, an elegant,
witty courtier who scoffs at love and religion but finds his
nephew's passion charming; and Nero himself, enemy of all
Christians, a despotic emperor who plunges Rome deeper and deeper
into depravity. The decadence of his banquets is staggering; and
even worse, his mad laughter is heard echoing in the amphitheater
as gladiators duel to the death. As Nero's appalling plans for the
Christians become ever clearer, time appears to be running out for
the young lovers. Vinicius must come to understand the true meaning
of Ligia's religion before it is too late. Grand in scope and
ambition, Quo Vadis explores the themes of love, desire and
profound moral courage. Lavish descriptions, vivid dialogue and
brilliantly drawn characters make this one of the world's greatest
epics. Beloved by children and adults the world over, Quo Vadis has
been the subject of five films, two of them in English.
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Imprint: |
Hippocrene Books, Inc
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
May 2023 |
First published: |
August 1997 |
Authors: |
Henryk Sienkiewicz
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Translators: |
W.S. Kuniczak
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Dimensions: |
226 x 155 x 32mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
579 |
Edition: |
Revised |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-7818-0550-6 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Historical fiction
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LSN: |
0-7818-0550-3 |
Barcode: |
9780781805506 |
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