Quo Vadis (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: Henryk Sienkiewicz
- First Published: 1896
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Historical
- Time of Work: c. 64
- Setting: Rome
- Genres: Long fiction, Historical fiction
- Subjects: Love or romance, Murder or homicide, Christianity, Rulers, Martyrs or martyrdom, Fire, Greek or Roman times, Apostles, Rome, First century, Paganism, Persecution
- Locales: Roman Empire, Rome, ancient
Characters Discussed
Petronius (peh-TROH-nee-uhs), a wealthy Roman patrician who, because of his knowledge of poetry and music, has great influence over Nero. His discriminating taste wins him the title of arbiter of elegance, and he is highly regarded throughout Rome. Petronius tries to help his nephew, Vinitius, win the love of Lygia by having her removed from the home of her foster parents to Nero’s palace. Learning that Nero has ordered his death, Petronius commits suicide by bleeding.
Marcus Vinitius (MAHR-kuhs vih-NIH-shi-uhs), the nephew of Petronius. A soldier...
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