Project Gutenberg 2016-09-01 Public domain in the USA. 46 Flaubert, Gustave 1821 1880 Finne, Jalmari 1874 1938 Salammbo: Historiallinen romaani E-text prepared by Jari Koivisto "Salammbo: Historiallinen romaani" by Gustave Flaubert is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The book delves into the tensions and conflicts in ancient Carthage, focusing on a grand feast held to commemorate a military victory, showcasing the lavishness and cultural dynamics of the time. The narrative primarily centers around Salammbo, the daughter of the Carthaginian general Hamilcar, whose heritage and choices intertwine with the fate of the city and its soldiers. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to a vibrant celebration taking place in the gardens of Hamilcar, marking the anniversary of a significant battle. The atmosphere is charged, as diverse soldiers gather, indulging in rich feasts and revelry, while underlying tensions simmer regarding unpaid wages and the political climate following the war. Amidst the festivities, voices of discontent rise, hinting at unrest among mercenaries and setting the stage for conflict. Salammbo's presence is felt as a celestial figure among soldiers, and her complex relationship with her father and the turbulent emotions surrounding their circumstances hint at a deeply layered and unfolding narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) fi Historical fiction Carthage (Extinct city) -- History -- Fiction PQ Text Browsing: History - General Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 707850 707784 2024-09-22T05:38:26.774269 2023-09-23T04:17:53.735112 text/html text/html 707843 707777 2024-09-22T05:38:27.099240 2023-09-23T04:17:53.977122 text/html text/html 350056 2024-09-22T05:38:37.612175 application/epub+zip 361630 2024-09-22T05:38:30.732209 application/epub+zip 346987 2024-09-22T05:38:29.349259 application/epub+zip 635797 2024-09-22T05:38:43.133146 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 601945 2024-09-22T05:38:36.750219 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 521104 2022-09-24T04:01:32.469217 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 658693 658678 2024-09-22T05:38:26.240230 2023-09-23T04:17:53.336105 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 630520 2016-08-31T20:58:23 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 250315 2016-08-31T20:58:23 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 18809 2024-09-22T05:38:43.260159 application/rdf+xml 15117 2024-09-22T05:38:29.909217 image/jpeg 3508 2024-09-22T05:38:29.626222 image/jpeg 348495 2024-09-22T05:38:27.163244 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 fi.wikipedia