Salammbô

Salammbo by Gustave Flaubert is a captivating tale set in ancient Carthage where power struggles cultural clashes and intrigue unfold amidst a backdrop of feasts warfare and mystical rituals. The narrative follows the enigmatic Salammbo daughter of Hamilcar as she navigates desire loyalty and impending conflict with the Barbarians led by Matho and Spendius. As alliances shift and tensions rise the fate of Carthage hangs in the balance culminating in a brutal and tragic confrontation that tests the characters'' resolve and allegiances.