Project Gutenberg 2006-02-11 Public domain in the USA. 905 Flaubert, Gustave 1821 1880 Salammbo Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salammb%C3%B4 "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.) Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Historical fiction Carthage (Extinct city) -- History -- Fiction PQ Text Historical Fiction Banned Books from Anne Haight's list Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: French Literature 743928 2025-08-01T09:13:38.124257 text/html 726478 2025-04-16T08:06:23 text/html 345199 2025-08-01T09:13:46.503278 application/epub+zip 344330 2025-08-01T09:13:40.320333 application/epub+zip 344331 2025-08-01T09:13:38.924350 application/epub+zip 557193 2025-08-01T09:13:51.636239 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 520216 2025-08-01T09:13:45.821277 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 497671 2022-09-01T10:20:06.324777 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 645639 2025-08-01T09:13:37.039307 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 625992 2025-04-16T08:06:23 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17410 2025-08-01T09:13:51.764244 application/rdf+xml 10031 2025-08-01T09:13:39.689282 image/jpeg 2886 2025-08-01T09:13:39.439339 image/jpeg 319680 2025-08-01T09:13:38.178307 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia