Salomé by Oscar Wilde

(8 User reviews)   1784
By Jamie White Posted on Jan 9, 2026
In Category - Imaginative Fiction
Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900 Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900
French
"Salomé" by Oscar Wilde is a one-act tragedy first published in French in 1893. The play depicts the dangerous obsession of Salome, stepdaughter of Herod Antipas, with the imprisoned prophet Jokanaan (John the Baptist). Her fascination leads to seduction attempts, a infamous dance, and deadly consequences. Banned in Britain for decades due to its b...
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Carol Thomas
3 months ago

This came highly recommended and the translation seems very fluid and captures the original nuance perfectly. It exceeded all my expectations.

Susan Robinson
4 months ago

I discovered this unexpectedly and it serves as a poignant reminder of the human condition. I’ll be referencing this again soon.

Liam Ramirez
2 months ago

Based on the reviews, I decided to try it and it serves as a poignant reminder of the human condition. This sets a high standard for similar books.

Emily Lee
5 months ago

From a technical perspective, the examples add real-world context to abstract ideas. It is definitely a 5-star read from me.

Brian Thompson
3 months ago

After finishing this book, the content strikes a great balance between detail and readability. A valuable addition to my digital library.

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