Salomé by Oscar Wilde
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"Salomé" by Oscar Wilde is a one-act tragedy first published in French in 1893. The play depicts the dangerous obsession of Salome, stepdaughter of Herod Antipas, with the imprisoned prophet Jokanaan (John the Baptist). Her fascination leads to seduction attempts, a infamous dance, and deadly consequences. Banned in Britain for decades due to its biblical characters, the play found success in Europe and inspired Richard Strauss's renowned opera, overshadowing Wilde's original work.
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| Author | Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900 |
|---|---|
| Title | Salomé |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salome_(play) |
| 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. | 23917 |
| Release Date | Dec 19, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 270 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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