Salomé by Oscar Wilde
"Salomé" by Oscar Wilde is a one-act tragedy written in 1891 and published in 1893. This controversial play depicts the biblical story of Salome, stepdaughter of Herod Antipas, who becomes dangerously obsessed with the imprisoned prophet Jokanaan. Her fatal fascination leads to seduction attempts, the infamous dance of the seven veils, and ultimately violence and death. Originally written in French and banned in Britain for decades due to its depiction of biblical
characters, the play inspired Richard Strauss's famous opera and sparked international controversy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900 |
|---|---|
| Title | Salomé |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salome_(play) |
| Credits | David Price |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 96.6 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Salome (Biblical figure) -- Drama |
| Subject | Tragedies (Drama) |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 1339 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 1998 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 28, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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