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Title: Salome en Een Florentijnsch Treurspel
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Produced by André Engels and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Salome en Een Florentijnsch Treurspel" by Oscar Wilde is a play written in the late 19th century. The work centers around the character of Salome, the daughter of Herodias, exploring themes of desire, power, and sacrifice. As the narrative unfolds, it captures the complex dynamics between Salome, Herod, and the prophet Jokanaän, ultimately leading to dramatic and tragic consequences. At the start of the play, Salome's beauty captivates those around her, including the Young Syrian and Herod, who is intrigued yet troubled. The scene is set on a terrace outside Herod's palace, where tension arises as soldiers and guests discuss the presence of Jokanaän, who prophesies doom. Salome expresses a desire to speak with Jokanaän, despite warnings from the others, revealing her fascination with him. As the narrative progresses, Salome's yearning for Jokanaän intensifies, leading her to request his head on a silver platter, marking a pivotal shift towards a tragic climax. This opening segment establishes a rich atmospheric tension and hints at the dark fates that await the characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 87.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900
Translator: Boutens, P. C., 1870-1943
EBook No.: 29208
Published: Jun 23, 2009
Downloads: 100
Language: Dutch
Subject: Salome (Biblical figure) -- Drama
Subject: Tragedies (Drama)
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Salome en Een Florentijnsch Treurspel
Credits:
Produced by André Engels and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Salome en Een Florentijnsch Treurspel" by Oscar Wilde is a play written in the late 19th century. The work centers around the character of Salome, the daughter of Herodias, exploring themes of desire, power, and sacrifice. As the narrative unfolds, it captures the complex dynamics between Salome, Herod, and the prophet Jokanaän, ultimately leading to dramatic and tragic consequences. At the start of the play, Salome's beauty captivates those around her, including the Young Syrian and Herod, who is intrigued yet troubled. The scene is set on a terrace outside Herod's palace, where tension arises as soldiers and guests discuss the presence of Jokanaän, who prophesies doom. Salome expresses a desire to speak with Jokanaän, despite warnings from the others, revealing her fascination with him. As the narrative progresses, Salome's yearning for Jokanaän intensifies, leading her to request his head on a silver platter, marking a pivotal shift towards a tragic climax. This opening segment establishes a rich atmospheric tension and hints at the dark fates that await the characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 87.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900
Translator: Boutens, P. C., 1870-1943
EBook No.: 29208
Published: Jun 23, 2009
Downloads: 100
Language: Dutch
Subject: Salome (Biblical figure) -- Drama
Subject: Tragedies (Drama)
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.