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Set in ancient Carthage during the third century BCE, the story explores the chaotic backdrop of the Mercenary War. Flaubert intricately weaves historical events with rich character portrayals, immersing readers in a world of political intrigue and cultural conflict. The narrative highlights themes of power, loyalty, and the complexities of human emotions against the vivid tapestry of a crumbling empire.
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Salammbô, Gustave Flaubert
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- Released
- 2023
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- Title
- Salammbô
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Gustave Flaubert
- Released
- 2023
- Pages
- 268
- ISBN13
- 9789355843067
- 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 in ancient Carthage during the third century BCE, the story explores the chaotic backdrop of the Mercenary War. Flaubert intricately weaves historical events with rich character portrayals, immersing readers in a world of political intrigue and cultural conflict. The narrative highlights themes of power, loyalty, and the complexities of human emotions against the vivid tapestry of a crumbling empire.