"Salambo" is a historical novel by Gustave Flaubert, which transports the reader to ancient Carthage of the 3rd century BC. e. The plot is based on the love between the Carthaginian princess Salambo and the rebel leader Maton. Colorful language, a detailed description of the ancient world, a sense of magic and religious rites make this book extraordinary. Flaubert skillfully combines historical facts with artistic imagination, which makes "Salambo" a masterpiece of world literature.