Salammbo : A Romance of Ancient Carthage
Overview
Salammbo: A Romance of Ancient Carthage is a historical novel by the renowned French author Gustave Flaubert. Set in the third century BC, the novel tells the story of the Carthaginian priestess Salammbo and her love affair with Matho, a leader of the mercenaries who are rebelling against Carthage. Salammbo is a beautiful and mysterious woman who holds great power over the people of Carthage, and Matho is a fierce warrior who is determined to win her heart. As the rebellion intensifies and the two lovers become more deeply involved, they are forced to confront the brutal realities of war and the treacherous politics of their society. Flaubert's vivid descriptions of ancient Carthage and its people, as well as his intricate plot and complex characters, make Salammbo a compelling and timeless work of historical fiction.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1904 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.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781498020961
- ISBN-10: 1498020968
- Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
- Publish Date: March 2014
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.64 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.91 pounds
- Page Count: 306
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