Salambo: Ein Roman aus Alt-Karthago

Name: Salambo: Ein Roman aus Alt-Karthago
Author: Gustave Flaubert

By Gustave Flaubert

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The novel reconstructs an ancient city beset by social and political collapse after a costly war, where unpaid soldiers rise in violent mutiny and compete with the ruling elite for control. At the center lie a forbidden sacred object and an intense personal obsession that intertwines private desire with public violence. Scenes alternate between grand, sensory depictions of feasts, temples, and sieges and intimate episodes of jealousy and betrayal. Themes include the corrosive effects of greed and revenge, the spectacle of power, and a fixation on ritual and material luxury that drives characters toward ruin.

About the Author

Gustave Flaubert

Gustave Flaubert was a prominent French novelist and a key figure in literary realism. Born in 1821, he is best known for his groundbreaking work "Madame Bovary," which explores the life of a disillusioned woman seeking escape from her provincial existence. Flaubert's meticulous attention to detail and innovative narrative techniques have left a lasting impact on modern literature. His other notable works include "Sentimental Education," which reflects on the complexities of youth and ambition, and "Bouvard and Pécuchet," a satirical examination of bourgeois life. Flaubert's exploration of themes such as desire, disillusionment, and the search for meaning continues to resonate with readers today.