Salammbo

Gustave Flaubert

• Novel
• Book language: English
• 273 pages

Salammbô is Gustave Flaubert's historical novel set in ancient Carthage after the First Punic War. Amid the revolt of mercenaries, it follows the priestess Salammbô and explores war, religion and desire. Its vivid, painterly prose makes the ancient city feel immediate for listeners who enjoy rich historical fiction.

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