Salammbô

Set in ancient Carthage during the mercenary revolt known as the Mercenary War, Gustave Flaubert's 'Salammbô' intricately weaves a tale of passion, war, and religious fervor. With its lush, descriptive prose and meticulous attention to historical detail, the novel embodies Flaubert's commitment to realism while indulging in exoticism, drawing readers into a world filled with rich visual motifs and emotional intensity. The narrative revolves around Salammbô, the enigmatic daughter of Hamilcar Ba ...