Salome

When the prophet Jokanaan is brought to the attention of the princess Salom?, he rebukes her interest, which causes her to make a brutal declaration.Oscar Wilde's one-act tragedy explores the repercussions of her horrifying decision.

Originally composed in French in 1892, Salom? is a controversial tale full of cruelty and retribution. Wilde expands on the Biblical story of John the Baptist, whom was captured and beheaded by Herod Antipas. It explores the interaction between the characters showing Salom?'s spiteful nature and Herod's growing concern. It's a bold adaptation of a somber tale that leaves a mark on all who read it.

Salom?'s one-act story structure immediately dives into the strange dynamic amongst Herod and his family. Once Salom?'s bloodlust is apparent Herod's forced to reconcile both of their futures. It's a haunting drama that's amplified by its Biblical setting and notable characters.

With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Salom? is both modern and readable.

Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) was a Dublin-born poet and playwright who studied at the Portora Royal School, before attending Trinity College and Magdalen College, Oxford. The son of two writers, Wilde grew up in an intellectual environment. As a young man, his poetry appeared in various periodicals including Dublin University Magazine. In 1881, he published his first book Poems, an expansive collection of his earlier works. His only novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray, was released in 1890 followed by the acclaimed plays Lady Windermere's Fan (1893) and The Importance of Being Earnest (1895).