Description
In this provocative one-act tragedy, a young princess becomes captivated by the enigmatic prophet imprisoned by her stepfather, setting desire, power, and religious conviction on a collision course. Against the charged atmosphere of a moonlit palace, obsession intensifies as each character struggles to control both the prophet and the forces he represents. Rich in sensual imagery, repetition, and symbolic language, the play reflects Oscar Wilde’s decadent aesthetic while exploring forbidden desire, corruption, fanaticism, and the destructive nature of power.
Available Editions
hardcover
Heritage Press
Published Jan 1, 1945
51 pages
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Details
First Published
1893
Language
eng
Translation
Original: Salomé
From: fra
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Salome by Oscar Wilde.