Huraian
"Salambo" by Gustave Flaubert, translated by J.S. Chartres, is a vivid and meticulously researched historical novel set in ancient Carthage. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the Mercenary War, a brutal conflict following the First Punic War. Flaubert masterfully recreates the sights, sounds, and customs of this ancient civilization, immersing the reader in a world of political intrigue, religious fervor, and savage battles.