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Salammbo - Paperback

by Gustave Flaubert
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Availability:In StockContributor:Gustave Flaubert, Mint Editions (Contribution by)Series:Mint Editions (Historical Fiction)Publish date:2021-02-16Pages:266
Language:EnglishPublisher:Mint EditionsISBN-13:9781513279503ISBN-10:1513279505UPC:9781513279503Book Category:FictionBook Subcategory:Women, Historical, LiteraryBook Topic:AncientSize:8.00 x 5.00 x 0.61 inchesWeight:0.6504Product ID:SCF99M8VC5

Salammbo is the daughter of a Carthaginian general and statesman, who becomes the object of desire of the warrior leader who has invaded her home. After a precious veil is stolen from the city's holy temple, Salammbo is determined to bring it back.

Following the First Punic War, Carthage is unable to compensate its army of hired mercenaries. This angers the men causing them to revolt and attack the city. One of their leaders, Matho, has fallen in love with Salammbo, a priestess and daughter of the Carthaginian general. When Salammbo discovers the mercenaries have stolen a sacred veil, she goes to retrieve it. Yet, legend warns whoever touches the veil-regardless of intent-is doomed to die.

Salammbo is a historical epic that depicts the internal and external tragedy of war. It explores both sides of a conflict that leads to the same startling conclusion. Flaubert delivers a vivid characterization of corruption, politics, lust and obsession.

With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Salammbo is both modern and readable.

Language:EnglishPublisher:Mint EditionsISBN-13:9781513279503ISBN-10:1513279505UPC:9781513279503Book Category:FictionBook Subcategory:Women, Historical, LiteraryBook Topic:AncientSize:8.00 x 5.00 x 0.61 inchesWeight:0.6504Product ID:SCF99M8VC5
Flaubert, Gustave: -

Gustave Flaubert (1821-1880) was a French novelist who was best known for exploring realism in his work. Hailing from an upper-class family, Flaubert was exposed to literature at an early age. He received a formal education at Lycée Pierre-Corneille, before venturing to Paris to study law. A serious illness forced him to change his career path, reigniting his passion for writing. He completed his first novella, November, in 1842, launching a decade-spanning career. His most notable work, Madame Bovary was published in 1856 and is considered a literary masterpiece.

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