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“Flaubert's novel Salambo is referenced in relation to the worship of Moloch and the sacrifices made, drawing parallels between the biblical account and the novel.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Carthaginian history
For: Readers interested in historical fiction and ancient history
Key quote: “What Salambo does is it plunges you into this incredibly violent, lurid, orientalist fantasy of ancient Carthage, doesn't it?”
The host mentions 'Salambo' to illustrate the stark contrast between Flaubert's depiction of ancient Carthage and his more famous work, 'Madame Bovary.' This book serves as a backdrop to discuss the violent and complex history of Carthage following the first Punic War.