Henryk Sienkiewicz

Love, faith, and defiance amid the ruins of a crumbling empire. In the turbulent streets of ancient Rome, where Emperor Nero's madness reigns supreme, a proud Roman nobleman, Marcus Vinicius, becomes utterly enthralled by Lygia-a beautiful young Christian raised in the household of a revered general. What starts as a fierce, all-consuming obsession evolves into a profound quest for redemption, forcing Marcus to face the brutality of his society and the void in his own heart. Against a backdrop of shadowy plots, brutal persecutions, and the infamous flames that devour Rome, Quo Vadis weaves an unforgettable tale of spiritual rebirth. The unyielding courage of the early Christians shines brightly against Nero's flamboyant tyranny, while the haunting question "Quo vadis?"-Where are you going?-echoes like a whisper of destiny, urging characters and readers alike to examine their paths. Since its debut in 1896, this worldwide sensation has captivated hearts with its grand romance, vivid historical tapestry, and deep questions about morality and purpose. This refreshed edition, complete with timeless illustrations and thoughtful updates, invites today's readers to rediscover Sienkiewicz's enduring classic.A passion that survives the inferno. A belief that topples tyrants. A story that still ignites the soul.

Henryk Sienkiewicz (1846-1916) on kindlasti kõige tuntum ja kõige tõlgitum poola kirjanik. Eelkõige tõid talle kuulsuse ajaloolised romaanid: triloogia "Tule ja mõõgaga", "Uputus" ja "Pan Wolodyjowski"; "Ristirüütlid" ja "Quo vadis". Ja just eeskätt ajalooliste romaanide eest sai Sienkiewicz 1905. aastal Nobeli kirjandusauhinna. Ehkki Sienkiewiczit on eesti keelde tõlgitud päris palju, tuleb kahetsusega nentida, et enamasti on poola kirjandustitaani teoseid eesti keelde ümber pandud häbematul kombel nudituna, seni on täielikus tõlkes ilmunud vaid "Ristirüütlid" (1976, tõlkija Ruth Karemäe) ja "Quo vadis" (2025, tõlkija Hendrik Lindepuu). Nüüd lisandub neile ka seiklusromaan "Kõrbes ja ürgmetsas", mille tormiline tegevus toimub 1880. aastate Aafrikas ja peategelasteks on kolmeteistaastane Stas ja kaheksa-aastane Nelly.

Unver nderter Nachdruck der Originalausgabe von 1901. Der Verlag Antigonos spezialisiert sich auf die Herausgabe von Nachdrucken historischer B cher. Wir achten darauf, dass diese Werke der ffentlichkeit in einem guten Zustand zug nglich gemacht werden, um ihr kulturelles Erbe zu bewahren.

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