by Henryk Sienkiewicz · Planeta · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788475514574
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«Quo Vadis» is the historical novel by Henryk Sienkiewicz, published by Planeta in two paperback volumes (408 pages, in Spanish).
Set in Nero's Rome, it narrates the relationship between the young Christian Ligia and the patrician Marcus Vinicius in an era of persecutions. The novel contrasts the pagan empire and the Christian faith, and shows the corruption of power and the possibility of redemption through love.
Originally published in 1896. This edition, with translation by Ruth Honigsfeld, belongs to the Aula. Biblioteca del Estudiante collection and consists of two volumes of 207 and 201 pages.
Aimed at students of literature and history, as well as readers of classic historical fiction set in imperial Rome.
Henryk Adam Aleksander Pius Sienkiewicz, also known by the pseudonym Litwos, was a Polish epic writer. He is remembered for his historical novels, such as the Trilogy series and especially for his internationally known best-seller Quo Vadis (1895–1896).
