Salammbo
- First published
- 1862
- Reading level
- Plain English
- Price
- Free
About the book
"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.
- Historical fiction
- Carthage (Extinct city)
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #1290. Salammbo on Wikipedia.
