Project Gutenberg 2016-09-01 Public domain in the USA. 224 Flaubert, Gustave 1821 1880 Finne, Jalmari 1874 1938 Salammbo: Historiallinen romaani Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salammb%C3%B4 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.) Reading ease score: 31.8 (College-level). Difficult to read. fi Historical fiction Carthage (Extinct city) -- History -- Fiction PQ Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: French Literature 708027 2025-07-21T07:30:20.878059 text/html 707843 707777 2024-10-22T05:56:30.090444 2023-09-23T04:17:53.977122 text/html text/html 350116 2025-07-21T07:30:30.306008 application/epub+zip 361584 2025-07-21T07:30:24.086086 application/epub+zip 346942 2025-07-21T07:30:22.867097 application/epub+zip 635863 2025-07-21T07:30:35.216970 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 601919 2025-07-21T07:30:29.496041 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 521104 2022-09-24T04:01:32.469217 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 658704 2025-07-21T07:30:20.393063 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 638888 2024-10-23T01:03:59 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18897 2025-07-21T07:30:35.359972 application/rdf+xml 15117 2025-07-21T07:30:23.356044 image/jpeg 3508 2025-07-21T07:30:23.110034 image/jpeg 348588 2025-07-21T07:30:20.934092 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 en.wikipedia fi.wikipedia fr.wikipedia