Salome en Een Florentijnsch Treurspel by Oscar Wilde
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"Salome en Een Florentijnsch Treurspel" by Oscar Wilde is a play written in the late 19th century. The work centers around the character of Salome, the daughter of Herodias, exploring themes of desire, power, and sacrifice. As the narrative unfolds, it captures the complex dynamics between Salome, Herod, and the prophet Jokanaän, ultimately leading to dramatic and tragic consequences. At the start of the play, Salome's beauty captivates those around her, including
the Young Syrian and Herod, who is intrigued yet troubled. The scene is set on a terrace outside Herod's palace, where tension arises as soldiers and guests discuss the presence of Jokanaän, who prophesies doom. Salome expresses a desire to speak with Jokanaän, despite warnings from the others, revealing her fascination with him. As the narrative progresses, Salome's yearning for Jokanaän intensifies, leading her to request his head on a silver platter, marking a pivotal shift towards a tragic climax. This opening segment establishes a rich atmospheric tension and hints at the dark fates that await the characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Boutens, P. C., 1870-1943 |
| Title | Salome en Een Florentijnsch Treurspel |
| Credits |
Produced by André Engels and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 87.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Salome (Biblical figure) -- Drama |
| Subject | Tragedies (Drama) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 29208 |
| Release Date | Jun 23, 2009 |
| Last Update | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 265 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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