| Author |
Flaubert, Gustave, 1821-1880 |
| Translator |
Simiriotis, S. |
| Title |
Ηρωδιάς
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Tales_(Flaubert)
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| Note |
Translation of: Hérodias
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| Credits |
Produced by Sophia Canoni. Thanks to George Canonis for
his major work in proofreading.
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| Summary |
"Ηρωδιάς" by Gustave Flaubert is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative appears to revolve around the tumultuous life of Herod Antipas, the tetrarch of Galilee and Perea, exploring themes of power, political intrigue, and personal betrayal intertwined with historical events and figures of the time, particularly focusing on Herod's complex relationship with the formidable figure of Herodias. At the start of the novel, the setting is vividly described, with the citadel of Machaerus overlooking the Dead Sea. The scene captures the morning light breaking over the landscape as Herod Antipas stands surveying the land, reflecting on his worries about political threats and the instability of his rule. Soon after, he interacts with his servant Manaen and converses about the enigmatic John the Baptist, whose rising influence worries him. The narrative hints at Herod's tumultuous personal life, including his marriage to Herodias and her ambitious plans, setting the stage for conflicts that intertwine personal desires with the harsh realities of political power. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Greek |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Salome (Biblical figure) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Herodias -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
37816 |
| Release Date |
Oct 21, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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