Salammbo

by Gustave Flaubert

Overview

Flaubert's novel is set in Carthage, during the period of the Punic Wars, and tells the story of the love of Matho for Salammbo. Though not as well known as Madame Bovary, it is an excellent example of Flaubert's style.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781497592582
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	04/09/2014
Pages:	130
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.28(d)

About the Author

Gustave Flaubert (1821–1880) was a French novelist who was best known for exploring realism in his work. Hailing from an upper-class family, Flaubert was exposed to literature at an early age. He received a formal education at Lycée Pierre-Corneille, before venturing to Paris to study law. A serious illness forced him to change his career path, reigniting his passion for writing. He completed his first novella, November, in 1842, launching a decade-spanning career. His most notable work, Madame Bovary was published in 1856 and is considered a literary masterpiece.

Editorial Reviews

"Druillet offers a new science-fictional take on Flaubert’s 1862 protoheroic story ... staggeringly vibrant " - Publisher's Weekly"

"Quite spectacular ... an interesting and sometimes unexpected reimagining of Flaubert’s story. Five stars" - NB Magazine

"Absolutely stunning to behold ... page after page of beautiful madness, obsessively detailed, gargantuan in proportion — a divine piece of delirium that should be required reading for all comics enthusiasts"- Bookgasm

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