| Author |
Flaubert, Gustave, 1821-1880 |
| Title |
Herodias
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 69.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by John Bickers and David Widger
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| Summary |
"Herodias" by Gustave Flaubert is a historical novel likely written during the late 19th century. The narrative explores themes of ambition, romance, and intrigue set against the backdrop of ancient Judea. It primarily revolves around the characters of Herod Antipas, the tetrarch of Galilee, and his wife Herodias, touching on their tumultuous relationship and the significant influence of St. John the Baptist (Iaokanann) in their lives. The story unfolds in the citadel of Machaerus, focusing on the inner conflicts of Antipas as he grapples with political pressures and personal desires. Herodias, a fiercely ambitious woman, seeks to secure her position and power through manipulation and scheming, ultimately setting her sights on the destruction of John the Baptist, whose prophetic voice threatens their authority. The narrative reaches a dramatic climax during a banquet where, driven by her lust for power and revenge, Herodias’s daughter Salome ultimately demands the beheading of John the Baptist as a reward for her dance. Flaubert's rich prose and complex characterizations illuminate the deadly interplay of desire and politics in a world ruled by ambition and fear. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| 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. |
1291 |
| Release Date |
Feb 11, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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