Salammbo: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Salammbo is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Flaubert, Gustave (1821–1880).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Salammbo" by Gustave Flaubert is a historical novel published in 1862. Set in ancient Carthage during the Mercenary Revolt following the First Punic War, it follows Salammbô, a priestess and daughter of General Hamilcar Barca, who becomes entangled in a desperate conflict when a mercenary leader steals Carthage's sacred veil. The novel blends vivid historical detail with a tale of obsession, warfare, and forbidden desire as mercenaries besiege the city and Salammbô must navigate treacherous political and spiritual forces.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Salammbo
- Author credits: Flaubert, Gustave (1821–1880)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Carthage (Extinct city) -- History -- Fiction
- Historical fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Banned Books from Anne Haight's list
- Category: French Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Novels
- Historical Fiction
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