Flaubert, Gustave
Salammbo (Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140443288
- author:
- Flaubert, Gustave
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1977
- Pages:
- 288
- Genre:
- 19th century fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Salammbô is a novel set in the final days of Carthage, a city torn apart by war and struggling to meet the basic needs of its citizens. In a desperate bid to survive, its people turn to a fervent religious cult that demands the sacrifice of humans.
This gripping tale explores the darker aspects of human nature and the devastating consequences of blind faith. With its vivid portrayal of life in ancient Carthage, Salammbô is a powerful and thought-provoking read.
First published in 1977, this reprint edition of Salammbô is a great opportunity to discover a masterpiece of 19th-century literature.
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