Salammbo
Flaubert, Gustave Gustave Flaubert's "Salammbo" is a historical novel set in ancient Carthage during the tumultuous times of the Mercenary War. The story unfolds with themes of war, love, and political intrigue.
Set against the backdrop of a city under siege and the conflict between Carthaginians and their mercenary armies, the narrative captures the essence of an epic struggle for power and survival. Through the character of Salammbo, the priestess of Tanit, ...