Author: Henryk Sienkiewicz
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781077143562
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 570
Book Description
Quo Vadis: A Narrative of the Time of Nero, commonly known as Quo Vadis, is a historical novel written Henryk Sienkiewicz. Quo vadis is Latin for "Where are you going?" and alludes to a New Testament verse...
Quo Vadis (Annotated)
Author: Henryk Sienkiewicz
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781077143562
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 570
Book Description
Quo Vadis: A Narrative of the Time of Nero, commonly known as Quo Vadis, is a historical novel written Henryk Sienkiewicz. Quo vadis is Latin for "Where are you going?" and alludes to a New Testament verse...
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781077143562
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 570
Book Description
Quo Vadis: A Narrative of the Time of Nero, commonly known as Quo Vadis, is a historical novel written Henryk Sienkiewicz. Quo vadis is Latin for "Where are you going?" and alludes to a New Testament verse...
Whither Quo Vadis?
Author: Ruth Scodel
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1444306138
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Whither Quo Vadis? offers an engaging account of how theRoman world and its history are represented in film and the way inwhich the different adaptations reflect the shifting historicalsituations and ideological concerns of their own times. Explores five surviving film adaptations – Guazzoni's of1912; D’Annunzio/Jacoby of 1925; Mervyn LeRoy's of 1951; theItalian TV mini-series of 1985 by Franco Rossi; andKawalerowicz’s 2001 Polish version Examines how these different versions interpret, select from,and modify the novel and the ancient sources on which it isbased Offers an exceptionally clear view of how films have presentedancient Rome and how modern conditions determine itsreception Looks at rare and archival material which has not previouslyreceived close scholarly attention
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1444306138
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Whither Quo Vadis? offers an engaging account of how theRoman world and its history are represented in film and the way inwhich the different adaptations reflect the shifting historicalsituations and ideological concerns of their own times. Explores five surviving film adaptations – Guazzoni's of1912; D’Annunzio/Jacoby of 1925; Mervyn LeRoy's of 1951; theItalian TV mini-series of 1985 by Franco Rossi; andKawalerowicz’s 2001 Polish version Examines how these different versions interpret, select from,and modify the novel and the ancient sources on which it isbased Offers an exceptionally clear view of how films have presentedancient Rome and how modern conditions determine itsreception Looks at rare and archival material which has not previouslyreceived close scholarly attention
The Novel of Neronian Rome and Its Multimedial Transformations
Author: Monika Wo'zniak
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0198867530
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 350
Book Description
This volume explores the historical novel Quo vadis written by the Polish author Henryk Sienkiewicz, examining how Sienkiewicz recreated Neronian Rome so vividly and the reasons why his novel was so avidly consumed and reproduced in new editions, translations, visual illustrations, and adaptations to the stage and screen.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0198867530
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 350
Book Description
This volume explores the historical novel Quo vadis written by the Polish author Henryk Sienkiewicz, examining how Sienkiewicz recreated Neronian Rome so vividly and the reasons why his novel was so avidly consumed and reproduced in new editions, translations, visual illustrations, and adaptations to the stage and screen.
The Robe
Author: Lloyd Cassel Douglas
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780395957752
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 532
Book Description
Christ's robe has a strange effect on the pagan soldier who wins it in a dice game after the Crucifixion.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780395957752
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 532
Book Description
Christ's robe has a strange effect on the pagan soldier who wins it in a dice game after the Crucifixion.
Quo Vadis by Henryk Sienkiewicz - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)
Author: Henryk Sienkiewicz
Publisher: Delphi Classics
ISBN: 1788773586
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 758
Book Description
This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘Quo Vadis by Henryk Sienkiewicz - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)’ from the bestselling edition of ‘The Complete Works of Henryk Sienkiewicz’. Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first time in digital print. The Delphi Classics edition of Sienkiewicz includes original annotations and illustrations relating to the life and works of the author, as well as individual tables of contents, allowing you to navigate eBooks quickly and easily. eBook features: * The complete unabridged text of ‘Quo Vadis by Henryk Sienkiewicz - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)’ * Beautifully illustrated with images related to Sienkiewicz’s works * Individual contents table, allowing easy navigation around the eBook * Excellent formatting of the textPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to learn more about our wide range of titles
Publisher: Delphi Classics
ISBN: 1788773586
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 758
Book Description
This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘Quo Vadis by Henryk Sienkiewicz - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)’ from the bestselling edition of ‘The Complete Works of Henryk Sienkiewicz’. Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first time in digital print. The Delphi Classics edition of Sienkiewicz includes original annotations and illustrations relating to the life and works of the author, as well as individual tables of contents, allowing you to navigate eBooks quickly and easily. eBook features: * The complete unabridged text of ‘Quo Vadis by Henryk Sienkiewicz - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)’ * Beautifully illustrated with images related to Sienkiewicz’s works * Individual contents table, allowing easy navigation around the eBook * Excellent formatting of the textPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to learn more about our wide range of titles
Without Dogma
Author: Henryk Sienkiewicz
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Poland
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Poland
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
With Fire and Sword
Author: Henryk Sienkiewicz
Publisher: G.N. Morang ; Boston : Little, Brown
ISBN:
Category : Poland
Languages : en
Pages : 828
Book Description
A novel that describes the revolt of the Cossacks in the Ukraine supported by the Tartars in 1648-57 against the Polish-Lithuanian Comonwealth.
Publisher: G.N. Morang ; Boston : Little, Brown
ISBN:
Category : Poland
Languages : en
Pages : 828
Book Description
A novel that describes the revolt of the Cossacks in the Ukraine supported by the Tartars in 1648-57 against the Polish-Lithuanian Comonwealth.
Quo Vadis
Author: Henryk Sienkiewicz
Publisher: Hippocrene Books
ISBN: 9780781807630
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 602
Book Description
"An epic saga of love, courage and devotion in Nero's time, Quo Vadis portrays the degenerate days leading to the fall of the Roman empire and the glory and the agony of early Christianity. Set at a turning point in history (A.D. 54-68), as Christianity replaces the era of corruption and gluttony that marked Nero's Rome, Quo Vadis brims with life."--Publisher description.
Publisher: Hippocrene Books
ISBN: 9780781807630
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 602
Book Description
"An epic saga of love, courage and devotion in Nero's time, Quo Vadis portrays the degenerate days leading to the fall of the Roman empire and the glory and the agony of early Christianity. Set at a turning point in history (A.D. 54-68), as Christianity replaces the era of corruption and gluttony that marked Nero's Rome, Quo Vadis brims with life."--Publisher description.
Rome Is Burning
Author: Anthony A. Barrett
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691233942
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
"Nero became Emperor in A.D 54. On the evening of July 18, 64 A. D., it seems that a lamp was left unextinguished in a stall still heaped with piles of combustible material. Whether this was accidental or deliberate we cannot now determine, and normally it would not have led to anything that would have attracted even local attention. But there was a gusty wind that night, and the flickering flame was fanned onto the flammable wares. The ensuing fire quickly spread. Before the onlookers could absorb what was happening one of the most catastrophic disasters ever to be endured by Rome was already underway. It was a disaster that brought death and misery to thousands. In Nero and the Great Fire of Rome, Anthony Barrett draws on new textual interpretations and the latest archaeological evidence, to tell the story of this pivotal moment in Rome's history and its lasting significance. Barrett argues that the Great Fire, which destroyed much of the city, changed the course of Roman History. The fire led to the collapse of Nero's regime, and his disorderly exit brought an end to Rome's first imperial dynasty, transforming from thereto, the way that emperors were selected. It also led to the first systematic persecution of the Christians, who were blamed for the blaze. Barrett provides the first comprehensive study of this dramatic event, which remains a fascination of the public imagination, and continues to be a persistent theme in the art and literature of popular culture today"--
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691233942
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
"Nero became Emperor in A.D 54. On the evening of July 18, 64 A. D., it seems that a lamp was left unextinguished in a stall still heaped with piles of combustible material. Whether this was accidental or deliberate we cannot now determine, and normally it would not have led to anything that would have attracted even local attention. But there was a gusty wind that night, and the flickering flame was fanned onto the flammable wares. The ensuing fire quickly spread. Before the onlookers could absorb what was happening one of the most catastrophic disasters ever to be endured by Rome was already underway. It was a disaster that brought death and misery to thousands. In Nero and the Great Fire of Rome, Anthony Barrett draws on new textual interpretations and the latest archaeological evidence, to tell the story of this pivotal moment in Rome's history and its lasting significance. Barrett argues that the Great Fire, which destroyed much of the city, changed the course of Roman History. The fire led to the collapse of Nero's regime, and his disorderly exit brought an end to Rome's first imperial dynasty, transforming from thereto, the way that emperors were selected. It also led to the first systematic persecution of the Christians, who were blamed for the blaze. Barrett provides the first comprehensive study of this dramatic event, which remains a fascination of the public imagination, and continues to be a persistent theme in the art and literature of popular culture today"--
Pharaoh
Author: Boleslaw Prus
Publisher: Hippocrene Books
ISBN: 9780781814508
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A groundbreaking new translation of the only historical novel by noted Polish writer Boleslaw Prus. " . . . unique in world literature of the nineteenth century"--Czeslaw Milosz Imbued with poetry, leavened with humor, and graced with moments of transcendent beauty, Pharaoh offers a compelling picture of life at every level of ancient Egyptian society. As the story unfolds, Egypt is experiencing internal stresses and external threats that will culminate in the fall of its Twentieth Dynasty and New Kingdom. The young Pharaoh Ramses learns that challenging power leaves him vulnerable to seduction, defamation, intimidation and even assassination. The ultimate lesson learned by Ramses is the power of knowledge. Prus is a distinctive voice in world literature and was Joseph Conrad's favorite Polish writer. This new edition of Christopher Kasparek's translation of Pharaoh vividly brings this extraordinary novel to life. It includes a detailed foreword and annotations, based on extensive research and textual refinements, that will enhance the reader's appreciation not only for ancient Egypt, but also for Prus' composition process. Pharaoh has been translated into twenty-three languages and was adapted as a 1966 Polish feature film.
Publisher: Hippocrene Books
ISBN: 9780781814508
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A groundbreaking new translation of the only historical novel by noted Polish writer Boleslaw Prus. " . . . unique in world literature of the nineteenth century"--Czeslaw Milosz Imbued with poetry, leavened with humor, and graced with moments of transcendent beauty, Pharaoh offers a compelling picture of life at every level of ancient Egyptian society. As the story unfolds, Egypt is experiencing internal stresses and external threats that will culminate in the fall of its Twentieth Dynasty and New Kingdom. The young Pharaoh Ramses learns that challenging power leaves him vulnerable to seduction, defamation, intimidation and even assassination. The ultimate lesson learned by Ramses is the power of knowledge. Prus is a distinctive voice in world literature and was Joseph Conrad's favorite Polish writer. This new edition of Christopher Kasparek's translation of Pharaoh vividly brings this extraordinary novel to life. It includes a detailed foreword and annotations, based on extensive research and textual refinements, that will enhance the reader's appreciation not only for ancient Egypt, but also for Prus' composition process. Pharaoh has been translated into twenty-three languages and was adapted as a 1966 Polish feature film.