Salome: A Tragedy in One Act

Name: Salome: A Tragedy in One Act
Author: Oscar Wilde
ISBN: 9781911144878

Author: Oscar Wilde
Series: Plays by Oscar Wilde
Language: English
Length: 56 pages
ISBN: 9781911144878
Published: 15 January 2016
Imprint: Sovereign

Oscar Wilde
tragedy
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drama
hedonism
satire
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Description

"Salome: A Tragedy in One Act" by Oscar Wilde is a haunting and provocative play that reimagines the biblical story of Salome, the stepdaughter of King Herod. Set in the lavish palace of Herod, the narrative explores themes of desire, power, and the destructive nature of obsession. The play revolves around Salome's infatuation with John the Baptist, a prophet who has been imprisoned by her stepfather. Driven by her lustful desires and fueled by her manipulative mother, Salome becomes determined to have John the Baptist for herself. As the story unfolds, Wilde delves into the depths of human desire, exploring the dangerous consequences that arise when unchecked passion collides with power.

Author

Oscar Wilde (1854–1900) was born in Dublin, took a double first at Magdalen College, Oxford, and made conversation a form of literature. The Picture of Dorian Gray is the one novel — beauty, bargain, and a portrait that keeps the score. The Importance of Being Earnest is the comedy in which nothing is earnest except the jokes. Prison and exile followed the trials. Style was an ethic. Scandal became a second plot.

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