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Set against the backdrop of ancient Carthage, the story follows Salammbo, the daughter of a general, who captures the attention of a warrior leader invading her city. Driven by her determination to recover a stolen sacred veil from the temple, she embarks on a perilous journey that intertwines themes of desire, loyalty, and conflict. As she navigates the dangers of war and her own emotions, Salammbo's quest becomes a powerful exploration of courage and sacrifice.
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Salammbo, Gustave Flaubert
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- Released
- 2021
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- Title
- Salammbo
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Gustave Flaubert
- Publisher
- Mint Editions
- Released
- 2021
- Pages
- 268
- ISBN13
- 9781513205533
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Science Fiction, Love, Classics, France, Military Fiction, Wars, French Literature, Violence, Orient, Carthage, Orientalism
- First published
- 1862
- Original title
- Salammbô
- Rating
- 3.7 out of 5
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of ancient Carthage, the story follows Salammbo, the daughter of a general, who captures the attention of a warrior leader invading her city. Driven by her determination to recover a stolen sacred veil from the temple, she embarks on a perilous journey that intertwines themes of desire, loyalty, and conflict. As she navigates the dangers of war and her own emotions, Salammbo's quest becomes a powerful exploration of courage and sacrifice.