Quo Vadis (1901)
An early edition of Henryk Sienkiewitz's novel set in the time of Nero
Author
Henryk Sienkiewicz, translated by Dr S A Binion and S Malevsky
Publisher
George Routledge & Sons, London, 1901
Printing Details
Early edition. Hardback, bound in blue cloth with gilt and printed titling and decoration. 20 × 13cm, 512pp + colour advert for Maud Muller (the Whittier poem).
This novel 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.
Condition
A good reading copy. There is some light bumping and fading to the covers, and age-toning to the pages but it remains in good readable condition.
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Price
£15.00
