Herodias

Herodias is a historical novel written by Gustave Flaubert, published in 1877. The book is set in the first century AD, in the kingdom of Judea. The story revolves around the character of Herod Antipas, the ruler of Galilee, who is torn between his love for his wife Herodias and his desire for Salome, his stepdaughter. The novel is based on the biblical account of the beheading of John the Baptist, but Flaubert's interpretation of the events is fictionalized. The book explores themes of power, desire, and morality, as well as the clash between different cultures and religions.The writing style of Herodias is characterized by Flaubert's meticulous attention to detail and his use of rich and vivid language. The book is divided into three parts, each of which focuses on a different character: Herod, Herodias, and Salome. Overall, Herodias is a complex and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on a well-known biblical story. It remains a classic of French literature and a testament to Flaubert's literary genius.In the eastern side of the Dead Sea rose the citadel of Machaerus. It was built upon a conical peak of basalt, and was surrounded by four deep valleys, one on each side, another in front, and the fourth in the rear. At the base of the citadel, crowding against one another, a group of houses stood within the circle of a wall, whose outlines undulated with the unevenness of the soil.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.