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Salammbo

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Salammbo is a historical fiction novel by Gustave Flaubert.

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About Salammbo

"Salammbo" by Gustave Flaubert is a historical novel published in 1862. Set in ancient Carthage during the Mercenary Revolt following the First Punic War, it follows Salammbô, a priestess and daughter of General Hamilcar Barca, who becomes entangled in a desperate conflict when a mercenary leader steals Carthage's sacred veil. The novel blends vivid historical detail with a tale of obsession, warfare, and forbidden desire as mercenaries besiege the city and Salammbô must navigate treacherous political and spiritual forces.
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Salammbo — LibriVox recording, 14 h 53 min in 33 sections.

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  • Historical fiction
  • Carthage, Extinct city, History

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Who wrote Salammbo?

Salammbo was written by Gustave Flaubert.

What genre is Salammbo?

It is usually shelved as Historical Fiction.

Is Salammbo free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

Is there a free audiobook of Salammbo?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 14 h 53 min.

What books are similar to Salammbo?

Readers who like it often enjoy Wuthering Heights, Little Women and Le Comte de Monte-Cristo, II.

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