Quo Vadis
- First published
- 1896
- Reading level
- Plain English
- Price
- Free
About the book
"Quo Vadis: A Narrative of the Time of Nero" by Henryk Sienkiewicz is a historical novel written in 1895-1896. Set in ancient Rome during Nero's reign, it follows the forbidden romance between Marcus Vinicius, a Roman patrician, and Lygia, a Christian woman and hostage. As their love develops against the backdrop of imperial decadence, the Great Fire of Rome ignites, leading Nero to brutally persecute Christians as scapegoats. The novel weaves together personal passion, religious faith, and historical events in a gripping tale of survival.
- Historical fiction
- Church history
- Rome
- Christian fiction
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #2853. Quo Vadis on Wikipedia.
