Salome

Salome is a play written by Oscar Wilde, first published in 1891. The story is based on the biblical tale of King Herod and his stepdaughter, Salome. The play is set in Judea, where Herod is celebrating his birthday. During the party, Salome dances for Herod, who becomes infatuated with her. He promises to give her anything she desires, and she asks for the head of John the Baptist, who has been imprisoned by Herod. The play explores themes of desire, power, and the corrupting influence of lust. It is known for its provocative and controversial content, and was banned in some countries upon its release. Wilde's use of language and imagery is highly poetic and evocative, adding to the play's enduring appeal. Salome has been adapted into various forms, including operas and films, and remains a significant work in Wilde's oeuvre.THE YOUNG SYRIAN: She has a strange look. She is like a little princess who wears a yellow veil, and whose feet are of silver. She is like a princess who has little white doves for feet. One might fancy she was dancing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.