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Salammbô

Gustave Flaubert

Publisher: Bu Classics Books

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In the aftermath of war, mercenaries revolt against Carthage, led by a warrior obsessed with the holy veil and the high priestess. The narrative drips with exotic opulence, brutal violence, and the mystique of ancient rituals. A lush, historical epic where love and war collide under the gaze of foreign gods.
Available since: 03/06/2026.
Print length: 423 pages.

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