Salome
Salome

Author: Oscar Wilde

Publisher: Graphic Arts Books

Published: 2021-02-09

Total Pages: 29

ISBN-13: 1513276263

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When the prophet Jokanaan is brought to the attention of the princess Salomé, 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, Salomé 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 Salomé’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. Salomé’s one-act story structure immediately dives into the strange dynamic amongst Herod and his family. Once Salomé’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 Salomé is both modern and readable.

Salome: A Tragedy In One Act
Salome: A Tragedy In One Act

Author: Oscar Wilde

Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan

Published: 2021-01-01

Total Pages: 45

ISBN-13:

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Renowned Oscar Wilde's present book 'Salomé: A Tragedy in One Act' is a tragic play, which tells in one act the Biblical story of Salome, stepdaughter of the tetrarch Herod Antipas, who, to her stepfather's dismay but to the delight of her mother Herodias, requests the head of Jokanaan on a silver platter as a reward for dancing the dance of the seven veils.

Salomé: a Tragedy in One Act
Salomé: a Tragedy in One Act

Author: Oscar Wilde

Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan

Published: 2024-05-29

Total Pages: 46

ISBN-13:

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Salomé: A Tragedy in One Act by Oscar Wilde: Immerse yourself in the world of desire, passion, and tragedy with Oscar Wilde's "Salomé." This one-act play delves into the biblical story of Salomé's infatuation with John the Baptist, exploring themes of lust, power, and the destructive nature of desire. Wilde's poetic and evocative prose paints a vivid picture of a femme fatale's compelling and fateful dance. Why This Book? "Salomé" is a masterpiece of symbolism and sensuality, showcasing Oscar Wilde's unparalleled command over language and themes of decadence and forbidden desires. This play remains a captivating exploration of human emotions and the consequences of unchecked passions.

Refiguring Oscar Wilde’s Salome
Refiguring Oscar Wilde’s Salome

Author: Michael Y. Bennett

Publisher: Rodopi

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 295

ISBN-13: 9401207208

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While Oscar Wilde’s delightfully-witty comedies of manners receive the most fanfare from the general public and much of academia, Wilde’s most “serious” play—Salome—rightfully deserves an equal amount of attention. Written by emerging scholars, established scholars, and notable Wilde scholars at the top of the field, the far-ranging essays in this book—the first collection solely on Wilde’s Salome—provide new readings of the play, allowing us to better assess how and why Salome either fits or does not fit into Wilde’s oeuvre. Framed in a new light in this collection, this fuller understanding of Salome should potentially change the way we read both Salome and Wilde’s entire oeuvre.

Salome's Modernity
Salome's Modernity

Author: Petra Dierkes-Thrun

Publisher: University of Michigan Press

Published: 2011-04-27

Total Pages: 262

ISBN-13: 047211767X

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A study of Oscar Wilde's Salomé in modernist and postmodernist literature and culture

Aubrey Beardsley
Aubrey Beardsley

Author: Jan Marsh

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2020-04-28

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 0500480591

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A beautiful and informative gift book devoted to the work of Aubrey Beardsley, one of the defining artists of the Art Nouveau style. Aubrey Beardsley (1872–1898) was only twenty-five when he died from tuberculosis, but in his short life he established a reputation as one of the most accomplished—and controversial—illustrators of his day. Astonishingly, all his work was created in the course of only six years, yet his contribution to the visual language of Art Nouveau was profound; today, his work is instantly recognizable for its use of black ink and flowing lines on white paper, along with its erotically charged subject matter. Not all his work was sexually provocative—much was satirical, attacking the decadent mores of the time—but some was and remains shocking, taking its stylistic inspiration from Japanese shunga and Greek vase painting and its thematic inspiration from mythology, history, poetry, and drama. This beautifully designed, accessibly priced book offers a wealth of illustrations by Beardsley, and introduces his exquisitely crafted drawings and prints to a new audience. Including a fascinating text by Jan Marsh, Aubrey Beardsley brings together a carefully curated selection of works from Beardsley’s tragically short but highly productive life.

The Táin
The Táin

Author:

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 311

ISBN-13: 0192803735

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The Táin Bó Cuailnge, centre-piece of the eighth-century Ulster cycle of heroic tales, is Ireland's greatest epic. It tells the story of a great cattle-raid, the invasion of Ulster by the armies of Medb and Ailill, queen and king of Connacht, and their allies, seeking to carry off the great Brown Bull of Cuailnge. The hero of the tale is Cuchulainn, the Hound of Ulster, who resists the invaders single-handed while Ulster's warriors lie sick. Thomas Kinsella presents a complete and living version of the story. His translation is based on the partial texts in two medieval manuscripts, with eleme...