An historical novel that interweaves historical and fictional characters. The action takes place immediately before and during the Mercenary Revolt against Carthage in the third century BC. This book, which Flaubert researched painstakingly, is largely an exercise in sensuous and violent exoticism. The Carthaginian costumes described therein even left traces on the fashions of the time. Nevertheless, in spite of its classic status in France, it is practically unknown today among English-speakers.
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An historical novel that interweaves historical and fictional characters. The action takes place immediately before and during the Mercenary Revolt against Carthage in the third century BC. This book, which Flaubert researched painstakingly, is largely an exercise in sensuous and violent exoticism. The Carthaginian costumes described therein even left traces on the fashions of the time. Nevertheless, in spite of its classic status in France, it is practically unknown today among English-speakers.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Damaged cover. The cover of is slightly damaged for instance a torn or bent corner.
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None. Near Fine. A lovely copy of Flaubert's incendiary historical novel in charming half morocco binding. A violent and sensual novel set in Carthage during the third century BC, before and during the Mercenary Revolt shortly after the First Punic War. The novel was enormously popular when first published and is credited to have renewed interest in the history of the Roman Republic's conflict with the North African Phoenician outpost of Carthage. Originally published in 1862.  This is a modern 1937 edition from Editions de Cluny of Paris, volume four in the 'Bibliotheque de Cluny' series.  Gustave Flaubert was an influential French novelist in the nineteenth century, considered to be a leading exponents of literary realism.  Original publisher's wraps bound in with the volume. Rebound in quarter straight up grain morocco over paper covered boards, new marbled endpapers. Externally lovely with only light fading to back strip. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Near Fine.
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None. Very Good Indeed. A nice copy of Flaubert's historical novel 'Salammbo', in a custom-made illustrated slipcase. In the original glassline wrap, with a custom-made illustrated slipcase With a map of the Carthage area loosely inserted. 'Salammbo' is a historical novel, set in Carthage during the third century BC. It takes place during the Mercenary Revolt, which was an uprising of mercenary armies revolting against Carthaginian control. This novel was quite a change for Gustave Flaubert, who is best known for his realistic and contemporary 'Madame Bovary'. however the novel was still a bestseller. Flaubert was one of the most popular French writers of his time. He is well known for his realism novels, showing the poverty and prosperity in France at that time. The short story writer Guy de Maupassant was a protege of Flaubert, and he also influenced writers Alphonse Daudet and Emile Zola. The slipcase is in a near fine condition. In the original publishers paper wrappers, with the original glassine wrap, and custom-made slipcase. Externally, smart. Head of the front joint is lifting a little but remains secure. Some light spots and a little age-toning to the wraps. Light edgewear to the extremities. Some spots to the fore edge. Spine is a little cracked from having been read but remains firm. Glassine wrap is age-toned, with some chips to the joints and to the extremities. Slipcase is very light marked, with a little bumping to the extremities. Internally, generally firmly bound, though pages 497 to 506 are loosening a little. Pages are bright with the odd scattered spot. Price stamp to the rear pastedown, 'prix 40 fr'. Very Good Indeed.