Salammbô
Novel by Gustave FlaubertWikipedia
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Sep 11, 2026
Dan SnowNARRATOR
In 1857, one of France's greatest writers, Gustave Flaubert, arrived in Tunisia.
Dan SnowNARRATOR
Inspired by the tales of ancient Carthage, his novel Salambo was born.
Dan SnowNARRATOR
It's a great read, but it also reinforced the image of the Carthaginians as being sexually perverted religious extremists.
Dan SnowNARRATOR
In graphic detail, Flaubert describes how screaming children were dragged by their parents to the great statue of the god, where they were burnt alive.
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CarolynNARRATOR
Chapter fourteen, part three of Salammbô by Gustave Flaubert.
CarolynNARRATOR
This LibriVox recording is in the public domain.
CarolynNARRATOR
Recording by Carolyn.
CarolynNARRATOR
The important matter was to take Tunis.
CarolynNARRATOR
He advanced by forced marches upon it.
CarolynNARRATOR
He had sent Narhavas to Carthage with the news of his victory, and the king of the Numidians, proud of his success, visited Salammbô.
CarolynNARRATOR
She received him in her gardens under a large sycamore-tree, amid pillows of yellow leather, and with Tanach beside her.