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Salome
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781025397542
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 130
Weight: 0.42
Height: 0.28 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Salome is a haunting one-act tragedy by the celebrated playwright and wit Oscar Wilde. Infused with the lush imagery and provocative themes of the Decadent movement, the play offers a stylized and intensely atmospheric retelling of the biblical story of Salome, the stepdaughter of King Herod Antipas. The narrative centers on Salome's obsessive desire for the imprisoned prophet Iokanaan (John the Baptist) and the chilling consequences of his rejection.
Known for its poetic dialogue and symbolic depth, Salome explores themes of obsession, beauty, and the intersection of the sacred and the profane. Wilde's treatment of the material famously challenged the conventions of his time, transforming a traditional religious account into a powerful exploration of human passion and vengeance. The play culminates in the iconic and macabre Dance of the Seven Veils, a sequence that has become one of the most famous moments in modern drama. As a seminal work of Fin de Siècle literature, Salome remains a masterpiece of theatrical symbolism and an enduring example of Wilde's artistic genius and his willingness to push the boundaries of artistic expression.
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