Salammbô is a historical novel written by Gustave Flaubert. The novel is set in ancient Carthage, during the Mercenary War (240–238 BC), a conflict between the mercenaries of Carthage and the Carthaginian state. The story revolves around the character of Salammbô, the daughter of the Carthaginian general Hamilcar Barca, and her forbidden love for the mercenary leader Matho. The story begins with the mercenaries demanding their payment from the Carthaginians, who are unable to pay due to financial difficulties. Matho, the leader of the mercenaries, falls in love with Salammbô after seeing her during a ceremony in the temple of the goddess Tanit. Salammbô, who is dedicated to the temple, is also drawn to Matho. However, their love is forbidden, and they face many obstacles in pursuing their feelings. Will Slammbo and Matho get together? The novel is a masterful work of historical fiction, combining Flaubert's meticulous research with his poetic prose.
Gustave Flaubert was a French author who lived from December 12, 1821, to May 8, 1880. People in his country and around the world have said that he is the best example of literary realism. The literary theorist Kornelije Kvas says, "In Flaubert, realism strives for formal perfection, so the presentation of reality tends to be neutral, emphasising the values and importance of style as an objective way to present reality." He is best known for his first book, Madame Bovary (1857), his collection of letters, Correspondence, and his strict attention to style and beauty. Flaubert was a teacher to the well-known short story writer Guy de Maupassant. Flaubert finished the first draught of The Temptation of Saint Anthony in September 1849. Over the course of four days, he read the book out loud to Louis Bouilhet and Maxime Du Camp. He didn't let them talk or interrupt. At the end of the reading, his friends told him to burn the manuscript and told him to write about real life instead of fantastic things. The government sued the publisher and the author for being immoral. The case was heard the following year, but both were found not guilty. When Madame Bovary came out as a book, it was very well received.
