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Salome by Oscar Wilde

Updated: Mar 8, 2023


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"Salome" is a one -chapter play written by Oscar Wilde in 1891 and was banned in countries such as England for decades because of its portrayal of biblical characters. This play is followed by Salome, trying to seduce and fail John. After that, the seven hijab dance danced to her mother's husband Herod and ordered the execution of John the Baptist. Finally, Herod, angry at John's death, ordered the execution of Salome.


This is really a beautifully written play the dialogues and monologues is not realistic at all, but it is very beautiful, charming and poetic. In the background, there are many homosexual tones and although this never affects the main story in any way, it is very enjoyable and enjoyable. In general, in this play, there is love for men and the male body that can only be achieved by gay writer. The descriptions of the body, hair and mouth of the Baptist John are really beautiful and wonderful. The various multiple descriptions of the moon are beautiful. I don't think his relationship with everything that is happening has been explained at all, but this is a very interesting topic to think about it. This play revolves more than anything else about the battle of the sexual strength, where Herod represents male sex and female.


In general, this is a good play that is definitely worth reading, because it is not a masterpiece or anything else, it is very short, so even if you don't like, you will not waste much time reading it.


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