Salammbô
About this book
Salammbô (1862) is a historical novel by Gustave Flaubert.[1] It is set in Carthage during the 3rd century BC,[1] immediately before and during the Mercenary Revolt which took place shortly after the First Punic War. After the First Punic War, Carthage is unable to fulfil promises made to its army of mercenaries, and finds itself under attack. The fictional title character, a priestess and the daughter of Hamilcar Barca, an aristocratic Carthaginian general, is the object of the obsessive lust of Matho, a leader of the mercenaries. With the help of the scheming freed slave, Spendius, Matho steals the sacred veil of Carthage, the Zaïmph, prompting Salammbô to enter the mercenaries' camp in an attempt to steal it back.
Reader Profile
3.9/5 · 33 readers · 370 pages · ≈ 6 h 51 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read Salammbô?
About ≈ 6 h 51 m — 370 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Salammbô?
370 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Salammbô?
It sits on the Historical Fiction, History, Fiction shelves.
Has Salammbô been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include The Loves of Salammbo (1960), Q3945335 (1925), Q3945335 (1924), Q1024861 (1914).
Is Salammbô in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Where does Salammbô take place?
It is set in Carthage (Extinct city), Carthage, Tunisia.
Who wrote Salammbô?
Gustave Flaubert.
Where can I read Salammbô online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library