Salom: A Tragedy in One Act
No. of pages 46
Published: 2021
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"Salomé: A Tragedy in One Act" by Oscar Wilde tells the story of Salomé, the stepdaughter of King Herod, who becomes infatuated with the imprisoned prophet John the Baptist, called Jokanaan. Herod, intrigued by Salomé’s beauty and desires, offers her anything she wishes in exchange for dancing for him. As Salomé dances, she asks for Jokanaan's head on a silver platter. Her gruesome request is granted, leading to a tragic conclusion filled with themes of desire, betrayal, and the consequences of obsession. Wilde's play explores the complex interplay of power, sexuality, and the darker aspects of human nature. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
There are 46 pages in this book. This book was published in 2021 by Independently Published .
Oscar Wilde was born in Ireland in 1854 and is known for his poetry, plays and the novel The Picture of Dorian Gray . He died in Paris in 1900.