Salammbo A Romance of Ancient Carthage

Salammbo is a historical romance novel written by Gustave Flaubert, first published in 1862. The story is set in ancient Carthage during the Mercenary War, which was fought between Carthage and its mercenaries who had rebelled against the city-state. The novel follows the story of Matho, a Libyan mercenary leader, who falls in love with Salammbo, the daughter of Hamilcar Barca, a Carthaginian general. Salammbo is a beautiful and mysterious priestess of the goddess Tanit, who is worshipped by the Carthaginians. Matho becomes obsessed with Salammbo and decides to steal the sacred veil of Carthage, which is believed to hold the power of the goddess. However, his plan is foiled by Salammbo, who is also in love with him. The novel is a vivid portrayal of ancient Carthaginian life, culture, and religion. It is filled with detailed descriptions of the city, its people, and their customs. Flaubert's writing style is known for its realism and attention to detail, and Salammbo is no exception. The novel is also notable for its portrayal of strong female characters, particularly Salammbo, who is both beautiful and intelligent. Salammbo is considered one of Flaubert's most ambitious works, and it is widely regarded as a masterpiece of historical fiction. The novel has been translated into many languages and has inspired numerous adaptations in film, theater, and opera.1904. With an appendix containing notes of the controversy over the romance. Volume IV. Flaubert, a French novelist of the realist school, best-known for his story of Madame Bovary. Salammbo is among the first works of heroic fantasy. Flaubert's novel is a love story about Salammbo, daughter of the great Carthaginian general Hamilcar, and Matho, a Libyan mercenary, in the time of the fall of Carthage to the Roman Empire. The story is rife with tales of treachery and deceit, much of it spearheaded by the slave Spendius. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.