Name: Quo Vadis ?
Author: Henryk Sienkiewicz, H. Sienkiewicz

“To Vinicius it seemed at the first glance of the eye that not only the city was burning, but the whole world, and that no living being could save itself from that ocean of flame and smoke.” Originally published in Polish in 1895/1896 by Nobel Prize 1905 winning author Henryk Sienkiewicz, “Quo Vadis: A Narrative of the Time of Nero" is the story of a love that develops in Rome between a young Christian woman, Lygia Callina, and Marcus Vinicius, a Roman patrician, during the reign of Nero in 64 AD. The title “Quo Vadis” is translated from Latin as *“Where are you going?”* The quote is a reference to the New Testament verse John 13:36, which states “Simon Peter said unto him, Lord, whither goest thou? Jesus answered him, Whither I go, thou canst not follow me now; but thou shalt follow me afterwards.” Sienkiewicz exhaustively researched the Roman Empire and the result is an incredibly detailed and believable story. The novel is one of contrasts: the violence of ancient Rome and its gladiators contrasted with the sweet and touching love story between Vinicius and Lygia, and the contrast between the piety, poverty, and spirituality of the early Christians with the decadence and waste of Nero and his court. “Quo Vadis: A Narrative of the Time of Nero” is a captivating and timeless tale of love and devotion amid violence and ruin. |....| The plot follows the relationship between young Roman patrician Marcus Vinicius and the beautiful Lygia, a barbarian hostage who unbeknownst to Marcus, is a secret convert to Christianity. A fascinating and gripping drama, which is played out alongside real historical events, helping to bring this period of history vividly to life. ==== (*) "Quo vadis Domine" is Latin for "Where are you going, Lord?" and alludes to the apocryphal Acts of Peter, in which Peter flees Rome but on his way meets Jesus and asks him why he is going to Rome. Jesus says, "I am going back to be crucified again", which makes Peter go back to Rome and accept martyrdom. The novel Quo Vadis tells of a love that develops between a young Christian woman, Ligia, and Marcus Vinicius, a Roman patrician. It takes place in the city of Rome under the rule of emperor Nero, c. AD 64. Sienkiewicz studied the Roman Empire extensively prior to writing the novel, with the aim of getting historical details correct. Consequently, several historical figures appear in the book. As a whole, the novel carries an outspoken pro-Christian message. Published in installments in three Polish dailies in 1895, it came out in book form in 1896 and has since been translated into more than 50 languages. ==== [Nero Sings!] https://youtu.be/pBIswXv28GI https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quo_Vadis_(livro) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quo_Vadis_(novel) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quo_vadis? https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Characters/QuoVadis https://pt.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Igreja_Domine_Quo_Vadis ==== '(...) Sienkiewicz was said to have been inspired to write the novel when visiting the Chiesa del Domine Quo Vadis, Rome, and the novel is strongly imbued with a pro-Christian sentiment, along with many detailed descriptions of the opulence and debauchery of Nero’s Rome. It is informative, exciting, and ultimately uplifting! '-'

Quo Vadis ? - A Narrative of the Time of Nero

Henryk Sienkiewicz, H. Sienkiewicz

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