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"Herodias" was written by Gustave Flaubert. French novelist and master of literary realism, best known for Madame Bovary.

Herodias

Gustave Flaubert

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Herodias

Gustave Flaubert

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 her daughter Salomé to secure the prophet's death. As John has repeatedly insulted the royal family, the plan unfolds with calculated precision, leading