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Synopsis
Beyond the gardens of Hamilcar's palace, beyond the walls of Carthage, the Roman hordes stood waiting to annihilate the noblest city of ancient Africa. Within the city, all was madness: the houses were filled with the screams of women and the streets teemed with terrified men. The veil of the goddess Tanit, sacred to Carthage, had fallen to Matho, Roman soldier-of-fortune.
But when Salambo, the exquisite daughter of Hamilcar, rode into the Roman camp, into Matho's tent, to exchange her beauty for the veil of Carthage--he would throw away victory and forsake his army, his nation, and his soul for the price of her body.
Set during the historical struggle between Rome and Carthage, Flaubert's novel offers a richly detailed portrait of the lives and rites of two ancient kingdoms moved by their allegiances to very different gods.
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About the Author
GUSTAVE FLAUBERT (1821-1880), French novelist and one of the masters of nineteenth-century fiction, was born in Rouen, the second son of a noted physician. Beset by ill health and personal misfortune, he led a solitary life of rigid discipline, which was reflected in his writing by his obsession with finding le mot juste (exactly the right word). His first published novel was Madame Bovary (1857). When certain passages in Madame Bovary were judged to be offensive to public morals, Flaubert, his publisher, and his printer were tried, but acquitted.
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Text: English, French (translation)
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Salambo
Seller: Once Upon A Time Books, Siloam Springs, AR, U.S.A.
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paperback. Condition: Acceptable. Robert Gibbings (illustrator). This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. Seller Inventory # mon0003334470
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Salambo
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Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Robert Gibbings (illustrator). Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0805502475I5N00
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Salambo
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paperback. Condition: Very Good. Robert Gibbings (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_483238842
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Salambo
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Hart Publishing Company, 1976
ISBN 10: 0805502475
ISBN 13: 9780805502473
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Robert Gibbings (illustrator). Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 2046120-6
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Seller: Sutter & St. P Booksellers, San Antonio, TX, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Robert Gibbings (illustrator). Octavo. First printing, thus. Hart Illustrated Classic Reprint. Tan cloth boards with gilt lettering on spine, pictorial dust jacket. Small spot hear hinge on front end papers and very light edge wear on boards near head/tail of spine, else fine. Jacket has rubbing on front panel, light toning and scuffs on back panel, mild edge wear, a few small closed tears. Now in protective mylar. Jacket not clipped, binding sound, text clean and unmarked. Seller Inventory # 009434