{ "item_title" : "Salammbo", "item_author" : [" Gustave Flaubert", "Alexander King "], "item_description" : "Salammbo: A Story of Ancient Carthage is a historical novel written by Gustave Flaubert, first published in 1862. The story is set in Carthage during the third century BC, during the struggle between the ruling aristocracy and the rebel Mercenaries. The novel follows the story of Matho, a Libyan mercenary, and his love for Salammbo, the daughter of Hamilcar Barca, the Carthaginian general. The novel is known for its vivid and detailed descriptions of ancient Carthage, including its customs, religion, and political structure. Flaubert's attention to detail and historical accuracy has made Salammbo a classic of historical fiction. The novel is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different aspect of the story. The first part introduces the characters and sets the stage for the conflict between the Carthaginians and the Mercenaries. The second part focuses on the love story between Matho and Salammbo, as well as the political intrigue and power struggles within Carthage. The third part brings the story to a dramatic conclusion, as the Mercenaries lay siege to Carthage and Matho and Salammbo's fate hangs in the balance. Salammbo: A Story of Ancient Carthage is a beautifully written and engaging novel that brings to life the ancient world of Carthage. Flaubert's attention to detail and historical accuracy make it a must-read for anyone interested in ancient history or historical fiction.This is a new release of the original 1930 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers4.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/1/49/409/419/1494094193_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "33.95", "online_price" : "33.95", "our_price" : "33.95", "club_price" : "33.95", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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