Herodias
by Flaubert, Gustave
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Title:
Herodias
Note:
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Tales_(Flaubert)
Credits:
Tapio Riikonen
Summary:
"Herodias" by Gustave Flaubert is a short story published in 1877 as part of his collection *Three Tales*. Set in ancient Judea, the story reimagines the biblical account of John the Baptist's execution. At a lavish birthday celebration for Herod Antipas, his wife Herodias orchestrates a cunning scheme involving...