Herodias

Herodias is a historical novel written by Gustave Flaubert, published in 1877. The book tells the story of Herod Antipas, the ruler of Galilee, and his relationship with his wife Herodias. The novel is set in the first century AD and is based on the biblical story of John the Baptist and his execution.The book is divided into three parts. The first part introduces the main characters and their relationships. Herodias is portrayed as a manipulative and ambitious woman who wants to use her husband's power to her advantage. John the Baptist is portrayed as a holy man who speaks out against Herod and Herodias' immoral behavior.The second part of the book focuses on the relationship between Herod and Herodias and their plot to kill John the Baptist. The third part describes the aftermath of John's execution and the guilt that Herod feels for his actions.Throughout the book, Flaubert explores themes of power, desire, and morality. He also provides vivid descriptions of the setting, including the palace of Herod and the desert landscape of Galilee.Overall, Herodias is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on a well-known biblical story.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.