{"product_id":"salammbo-9781513279503","title":"Salammbo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSalammbo is the daughter of a Carthaginian general and statesman, who becomes the object of desire of the warrior leader who has invaded her home.\u003c\/b\u003e After a precious veil is stolen from the city's holy temple, Salammbo is determined to bring it back.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollowing the First Punic War, Carthage is unable to compensate its army of hired mercenaries. This angers the men causing them to revolt and attack the city. One of their leaders, Matho, has fallen in love with Salammbo, a priestess and daughter of the Carthaginian general. When Salammbo discovers the mercenaries have stolen a sacred veil, she goes to retrieve it. Yet, legend warns whoever touches the veil-regardless of intent-is doomed to die.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSalammbo\u003c\/i\u003e is a historical epic that depicts the internal and external tragedy of war. It explores both sides of a conflict that leads to the same startling conclusion. Flaubert delivers a vivid characterization of corruption, politics, lust and obsession.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of \u003ci\u003eSalammbo\u003c\/i\u003e is both modern and readable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFlaubert, Gustave:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGustave Flaubert (1821-1880)\u003c\/b\u003e 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, \u003ci\u003eNovember\u003c\/i\u003e, in 1842, launching a decade-spanning career. His most notable work, \u003ci\u003eMadame Bovary\u003c\/i\u003e was published in 1856 and is considered a literary masterpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mint Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50445159923986,"sku":"9781513279503","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_93f8451e-d11b-44ea-95fa-b9cc7d4f8be1.jpg?v=1729696674","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/salammbo-9781513279503","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}