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""Herodias"" is a historical novel written by Gustave Flaubert, first published in 1877. The story is set in the time of John the Baptist and tells the tale of the conflict between Herod Antipas and John the Baptist, as well as the love triangle between Herod, his wife Herodias,... Read Full Overview

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... Read Full Overview

Flaubert takes us back in time with this biblical tale about the beheading of John the Baptist and the circumstances that led to it. It introduces us to Herod I, the King of Judea, Salome who acts under her mother's behest, and John who loses his life for his principles. ...

Flaubert takes us back in time with this biblical tale about the beheading of John the Baptist and the circumstances that led to it. It introduces us to Herod I, the King of Judea, Salome who acts under her mother's behest, and John who loses his life for his principles. .

Herodias is a novel by Gustave Flaubert, first published in 1877. The book is a retelling of the story of John the Baptist's beheading, as recounted in the New Testament. The novel is set in the court of King Herod Antipas, who is married to Herodias, the former wife of his brother... Read Full Overview

Gustave Flaubert (12 December 1821 - 8 May 1880) was a French novelist. Highly influential, he has been considered the leading exponent of literary realism in his country. According to the literary theorist Kornelije Kvas, "in Flaubert, realism strives for formal perfection,... Read Full Overview

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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... Read Full Overview

"Herodias" from Gustave Flaubert. Influential French writer widely considered one of the greatest novelists in Western literature (1821-1880).

Herodias

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Gustave Flaubert

Herodias (c. 15 BC -- after 39 AD) was a princess of the Herodian Dynasty of Judaea during the time of the Roman Empire.

"H rodias" is the retelling of the beheading of John the Baptist. It starts slightly before... Read Full Overview