Name: Salammbô
SKU: 56856173
Price: 709.00 TWD
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Author: Gustave Flaubert
ISBN: 9789358016642

Type

Physical Book

Author

Gustave Flaubert

Publisher

Double 9 Books

Language

English

Pages

244

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

21.6x14x1.4 cm

Weight

0.31 kg.

ISBN13

9789358016642

Synopsis "Salammbô"

Salammbô is a historical novel written by Gustave Flaubert. The novel is set in ancient Carthage, during the Mercenary War (240-238 BC), a conflict between the mercenaries of Carthage and the Carthaginian state. The story revolves around the character of Salammbô, the daughter of the Carthaginian general Hamilcar Barca, and her forbidden love for the mercenary leader Matho. The story begins with the mercenaries demanding their payment from the Carthaginians, who are unable to pay due to financial difficulties. Matho, the leader of the mercenaries, falls in love with Salammbô after seeing her during a ceremony in the temple of the goddess Tanit. Salammbô, who is dedicated to the temple, is also drawn to Matho. However, their love is forbidden, and they face many obstacles in pursuing their feelings. Will Slammbo and Matho get together? The novel is a masterful work of historical fiction, combining Flaubert's meticulous research with his poetic prose.

Gustave Flaubert

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Gustave Flaubert (Rouen, December 12, 1821-Croisset, May 8, 1880) was a French writer. Considered one of the greatest novelists worldwide, he is mainly known for his novel Madame Bovary, as well as for his scrupulous devotion to his art and style, the best example of which was his endless search for le mot juste (‘the exact word’).

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