Salammbô - A Historical Novel (Complete Edition) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Ancient Tale of Blood and ThunderBy Gustave Flaubert
Length13h 44m
About this audiobook
Set in ancient Carthage after the First Punic War, Salammbô dramatizes the brutal Mercenary Revolt through the fates of the priestess Salammbô, the insurgent Mathô, and the statesman Hamilcar Barca. Flaubert's prose is at once archaeological and hallucinatory: jeweled, violent, sensuous, and meticulously arranged. The novel stands at the crossroads of nineteenth-century historical fiction, Romantic exoticism, and emergent realist discipline, transforming antiquity into a theater of political cruelty, religious dread, and obsessive desire. Gustave Flaubert, already famous for Madame Bovary, turned to Carthage partly to escape the bourgeois modernity he had anatomized so mercilessly. His preparation was formidable: he studied classical sources, traveled to North Africa, and sought a language adequate to a civilization both documented and irretrievably lost. Salammbô reflects his lifelong pursuit of le mot juste, as well as his fascination with beauty, violence, and the impersonal force of history. This complete edition is recommended to readers who value historical fiction that does more than costume the past. It offers a demanding, richly textured encounter with antiquity, ideal for admirers of literary artistry, classical history, and novels in which atmosphere, form, and fatal passion are inseparable.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreHistorical Fiction, Literary Classics
Length13 hrs 44 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 11, 2015
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
13Chapter VIII THE BATTLE OF THE MACARAS
2Introduction
14Chapter IX IN THE FIELD
3Synopsis
15Chapter X THE SERPENT
4Historical Context
16Chapter XI IN THE TENT
5Author Biography
17Chapter XII THE AQUEDUCT
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6Chapter I THE FEAST
18Chapter XIII MOLOCH
7Chapter II AT SICCA
19Chapter XIV THE PASS OF THE HATCHET
8Chapter III SALAMMBO
20Chapter XV MATHO
9Chapter IV BENEATH THE WALLS OF CARTHAGE
21Analysis
10Chapter V TANITH
22Reflection
11Chapter VI HANNO
23Memorable Quotes
12Chapter VII HAMILCAR BARCA
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