Salammbô

Gustave Flaubert

⏱ 8 minFrench classic

Revolt, a stolen sacred veil, a giant's mad passion for a moon-priestess, and the monstrous cruelty of ancient Carthage. Flaubert's lush, savage historical epic.

Listen to the whole of Salammbô in about 8 minutes — professionally narrated, with Apple-Music-style synced subtitles. One book free every day; Folio Premium unlocks the entire library.