Salomé: A Tragedy in One Act
Salome is the one-act tragedy that Oscar Wilde wrote in French in 1891 and that the Lord Chamberlain banned from the London stage because it put biblical characters in a play. This edition presents the English translation by Lord Alfred Douglas, published in 1894 with Aubrey Beardsley's sixteen drawings, which are as famous as the text. On the terrace of Herod's palace, under a moon that every character reads differently, the princess Salome becomes fascinated by the imprisoned prophet Iokanaan and is refused by him; Herod, who cannot stop looking at her, promises her anything if she will dance. The play's incantatory, repeating sentences later gave Richard Strauss his libretto. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the opening pages are free.
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Frequently asked questions about Salomé: A Tragedy in One Act
Salomé: A Tragedy in One Act by Oscar Wilde can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Is Salomé: A Tragedy in One Act in the public domain?
Yes. Salomé: A Tragedy in One Act by Oscar Wilde is a public-domain work, here in the translation by Alfred Bruce Douglas. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Salomé: A Tragedy in One Act?
About 53 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Salomé: A Tragedy in One Act?
Salomé: A Tragedy in One Act by Oscar Wilde is filed under "Drama" in the Vinteuil library.
