Regarded as "The Patriot Novelist of Poland" Henryk Sienkiewicz is perhaps best known for his epic historical novel 'Quo Vadis' which depicts early Christianity and the persecutions.

Raised during the era of Poland's partitions and cultural oppression by the nations surrounding this land, Sienkiewicz attempted to fan the fires of patriotism among his countrymen. Poles would pin pages of Sienkiewicz's books to their clothing as reminders of their struggle for freedom.

Sienkiewicz pleaded on behalf of his oppressed compatriots by addressing open letters to the governments and prominent men of Europe, protesting against the acts of injustice which victimized his nation. Notably, in 1901, he exposed the persecution of Polish school children by the Prussian government.

Throughout his lifetime Sienkiewicz sought to prepare his nation's people to be citizens of a reborn free country to which he led the way but did not live to see. Two years after his death Poland's geographical and political boundaries were restored and once again her rightful place in Europe was regained.

Among Sienkiewicz's other major literary works are: 'The Trilogy'—composed of three historical novels set in the XVII century, known as 'With Fire and Sword,' 'The Deluge,' 'Fire in the Steppe,' 'The Teutonic Knights,' as well as 'In Desert and Wilderness' and 'After Bread
—Letters From America.' This last work was inspired by Siekiewicz's trip to America.

Quo Vadis the movie

written by the Polish Nobel Prize winner Henryk Sienkiewicz

Walking in the holy footsteps of Jesus Christ, in A.D. 64 Italy, early Christians undergo brutal torture and persecution, suffering for their faith by the hand of the emperor of Rome, Nero.

Filmed on location by MGM, this 1951 classic should be viewed with reverence and respect by students of the Ascended Masters.