Free digital classic
Salammbo
- Reading format
- EPUB in Folarin Bookstore Digital
- Language
- en
About this book
Creators: Gustave Flaubert (1821-1880) "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. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading Level: Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. Rights: Public domain in the USA. Downloads: 1392