Project Gutenberg 2006-02-11 Public domain in the USA. 458 Flaubert, Gustave 1821 1880 Salammbo "Salammbo" by Gustave Flaubert is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the tumultuous world of ancient Carthage, exploring themes of power, desire, and the complexities of human emotions against a backdrop of war. The story centers on the character Salammbô, the daughter of Hamilcar, who becomes enmeshed in the political and passionate turmoil surrounding the mercenaries that once served her father. The opening of the novel sets a vivid scene during a festive gathering of soldiers in Carthage, celebrating their victories. The lush descriptions of the garden, the lavish feast, and the diverse gathering of men of various origins create a rich backdrop for the narrative. As the atmosphere buzzes with intoxication and camaraderie, underlying tensions begin to surface, foreshadowing future conflicts between the mercenaries and the Carthaginian leadership. The arrival of Salammbô, accompanied by priests and adorned in opulent attire, introduces an aura of mystique and sets the stage for her profound influence over the events to unfold, illustrating both her celestial connection and earthbound struggles. In this opening portion, readers are drawn into a world where the dichotomy of joy and impending disaster intertwine, establishing a gripping narrative foundation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Historical fiction Carthage (Extinct city) -- History -- Fiction PQ Text Historical Fiction Banned Books from Anne Haight's list Browsing: History - General Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 735358 735471 2024-09-01T09:10:28.132960 2023-10-01T08:25:59.946903 text/html text/html 727188 2023-11-04T10:23:58 text/html 324641 2024-09-01T09:10:36.643924 application/epub+zip 324467 2024-09-01T09:10:29.665978 application/epub+zip 324467 2024-09-01T09:10:28.749039 application/epub+zip 532506 2024-09-01T09:10:42.367463 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 497569 2024-09-01T09:10:36.072925 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 497671 2022-09-01T10:20:06.324777 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 645644 645672 2024-09-01T09:10:27.248964 2023-10-01T08:25:59.212896 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 626008 2023-11-04T09:20:16 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16880 2024-09-01T09:10:42.605409 application/rdf+xml 10048 2024-09-01T09:10:29.118951 image/jpeg 2880 2024-09-01T09:10:28.930965 image/jpeg 300515 2024-09-01T09:10:28.202031 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia