{"product_id":"salome-9781513271262","title":"Salome","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen the prophet Jokanaan is brought to the attention of the princess Salom?, he rebukes her interest, which causes her to make a brutal declaration.\u003c\/b\u003eOscar Wilde's one-act tragedy explores the repercussions of her horrifying decision.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOriginally composed in French in 1892, \u003ci\u003eSalom?\u003c\/i\u003e 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 Salom?'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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSalom?\u003c\/i\u003e's one-act story structure immediately dives into the strange dynamic amongst Herod and his family. Once Salom?'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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of \u003ci\u003eSalom?\u003c\/i\u003e is both modern and readable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWilde, Oscar:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOscar Wilde (1854-1900)\u003c\/b\u003e was a Dublin-born poet and playwright who studied at the Portora Royal School, before attending Trinity College and Magdalen College, Oxford. The son of two writers, Wilde grew up in an intellectual environment. As a young man, his poetry appeared in various periodicals including \u003ci\u003eDublin University Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e. In 1881, he published his first book \u003ci\u003ePoems\u003c\/i\u003e, an expansive collection of his earlier works. His only novel, \u003ci\u003eThe Picture of Dorian Gray\u003c\/i\u003e, was released in 1890 followed by the acclaimed plays \u003ci\u003eLady Windermere's Fan\u003c\/i\u003e (1893) and \u003ci\u003eThe Importance of Being Earnest\u003c\/i\u003e (1895).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mint Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50929656332562,"sku":"9781513271262","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_1ed24556-a3d2-4742-b692-1928134a2f20.jpg?v=1739048264","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/salome-9781513271262","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}