Salammbô by Gustave Flaubert (1862)
The novel revolves around the siege of Carthage and its aftermath, focusing on Salammbo, a priestess of Tanit, and her relationships with various characters, including Matho, a Numidian warrior, and Narr'Havas, a Carthaginian general. The story explores themes of war, politics, and human nature in the face of conflict and societal expectations.
By Gustave Flaubert · First published 1862 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 15 chapters · 121,773 words
First lines
It was at Megara, a suburb of Carthage, in the gardens of Hamilcar. The soldiers whom he had commanded in Sicily were having a great feast to celebrate the anniversary of the battle of Eryx, and as the master was away, and they were numerous, they ate and drank with perfect freedom.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Gustave Flaubert
- Date: 1862 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance, Tragedy, Drama
- Length: 121,773 words
- Structure: 15 chapters, 1,974 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The novel is set in ancient Carthage and incorporates historical events and figures, blending them with fictional elements.
- Adventure — The narrative includes elements of adventure, with battles, exotic settings, and dramatic events.
- Romance — The plot involves romantic and passionate elements, particularly in the interactions between the main characters.
- Tragedy — The story contains tragic elements, including doomed love and the downfall of characters.
Tags
Historical Fiction · Romance · Drama · War Novel · French Literature · 19th Century · Sicilian Setting · Ancient History · Love Story · Tragic Love · Cultural Clash · Colonialism
Contents
- The Feast
- At Sicca
- Salammbô
- Beneath the Walls of Carthage
- Tanith
- Hanno
- Hamilcar Barca
- The Battle of the Macaras
- In the Field
- The Serpent
- In the Tent
- The Aqueduct
- Moloch
- The Pass of the Hatchet
- Matho