Author : Oscar Wilde
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1907
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:38554532
Salome; a Tragedy in One Act
Oscar Wilde
Salomè A Tragedy In One Act Drawings By Aubrey Beardsley
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Salome
Oscar Wilde
Author : Oscar Wilde
Publisher : Library of Alexandria
Page : 93 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2020-09-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781465581631
Salome by Oscar Wilde Pdf
Salome
Oscar Wilde
Author : Oscar Wilde
Publisher : Graphic Arts Books
Page : 29 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2021-02-09
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9781513276267
Salome by Oscar Wilde Pdf
When the prophet Jokanaan is brought to the attention of the princess Salomé, he rebukes her interest, which causes her to make a brutal declaration.Oscar Wilde’s one-act tragedy explores the repercussions of her horrifying decision. Originally composed in French in 1892, Salomé 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 Salomé’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. Salomé’s one-act story structure immediately dives into the strange dynamic amongst Herod and his family. Once Salomé’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. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Salomé is both modern and readable.
Salomè, a Tragedy in One Act. Drawings by Aubrey Beardsley
Oscar Wilde
Author : Oscar Wilde
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2017-11-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0649756169
Salomè, a Tragedy in One Act. Drawings by Aubrey Beardsley by Oscar Wilde Pdf
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Drawings
Aubrey Beardsley
Author : Aubrey Beardsley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UOM:39015031575536
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Salome
Oscar Wilde
Author : Oscar Wilde
Publisher : Phoemixx Classics Ebooks
Page : 43 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2021-10-15
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9783986478230
Salome by Oscar Wilde Pdf
Salome Oscar Wilde - Salome is a tragic play written by Oscar Wilde, which tells the biblical story of Salome. Salome dances the Dance of the Seven Veils so well that she receives a boon from her stepfather Herod Antipas. Much to his dismay and her mother's delight she requests the head of John the Baptist on a silver platter. Though John is a favorite of Herod and under his protection, Herod cannot rescind his boon.
The Publishing History of Aubrey Beardsley's Compositions for Oscar Wilde's Salome
Joan Navarre
Author : Joan Navarre
Publisher : Universal-Publishers
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781581120363
The Publishing History of Aubrey Beardsley's Compositions for Oscar Wilde's Salome by Joan Navarre Pdf
This study claims that scholars need to examine all twenty-seven English illustrated editions of Wilde's and Beardsley's Salomë to understand whether Beardsley's compositions do, or do not, illustrate Wilde's words. For the last one hundred years scholars have addressed the aesthetic function of Beardsley's compositions (whether or not Beardsley's compositions illustrate Wilde's words), and each scholar sees something different: Beardsley's compositions are "irrelevant" to Wilde's words; Beardsley's compositions are "relevant" to Wilde's words; Beardsley's compositions are both "irrelevant" and "relevant." What is at issue here is that this traditional dance of signification (scholars' interpretations of the aesthetic function of Beardsley's compositions) relies upon an interpretive strategy that disavows the history of textual transmissions. To put this another way, what scholars "see" depends upon the particular English illustrated edition(s) they read. Beardsley's compositions are physical objects conditioned by a physical setting--i.e., the components of total book design. Yet, for many, the visible appears invisible. The motivation for this study arises from previously unexamined phenomena--the genesis and textual transmission of Beardsley's compositions for Salomë (1894-1994). As historical textual scholarship, this study uses the methodologies central to descriptive bibliography: the English illustrated editions of Wilde's and Beardsley's Salomë are treated as socially constructed physical objects. Binding, format, and paper are a few of the signifying systems described. Specifically, this investigation draws upon the model presented by Philip Gaskell in A New Introduction to Bibliography. The necessary tasks include: transcribing the title-page; analyzing the format; examining the appearance of the binding; detailing the kind of paper used; and noting other information, such as titles. As the centenary of Wilde's and Beardsley's Salomë commences, this is the opportune time to trace the publishing history of Beardsley's compositions, to update existing descriptive bibliographies, and to turn to an empirical method for a socialized model of literary production.
Salomé
Oscar Wilde
Author : Oscar Wilde
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1907
Category : Drama
ISBN : UCAL:$B111301
Salomé by Oscar Wilde Pdf
Salomé: a Tragedy in One Act
Oscar Wilde
Author : Oscar Wilde
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
Page : 46 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2024-05-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
Salomé: a Tragedy in One Act by Oscar Wilde Pdf
Salomé: A Tragedy in One Act by Oscar Wilde: Immerse yourself in the world of desire, passion, and tragedy with Oscar Wilde's "Salomé." This one-act play delves into the biblical story of Salomé's infatuation with John the Baptist, exploring themes of lust, power, and the destructive nature of desire. Wilde's poetic and evocative prose paints a vivid picture of a femme fatale's compelling and fateful dance. Why This Book? "Salomé" is a masterpiece of symbolism and sensuality, showcasing Oscar Wilde's unparalleled command over language and themes of decadence and forbidden desires. This play remains a captivating exploration of human emotions and the consequences of unchecked passions.
Salomé: a Tragedy in One Act
Oscar Wilde
Author : Oscar Wilde
Publisher : Namasakr Books
Page : 46 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2024-02-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9782023090428
Salomé: a Tragedy in One Act by Oscar Wilde Pdf
Dive into the mesmerizing world of Oscar Wilde's "Salomé: Tragedy and Seduction in One Act", where desire, power, and obsession collide in a single act of fatal allure. Experience the intoxicating blend of tragedy and seduction as Wilde's timeless tale unfolds before your eyes. But amidst the decadence and drama lies a question that lingers in the air, begging to be answered: What drives the insatiable thirst for power and the pursuit of forbidden desires? Witness the raw emotion and captivating beauty of Wilde's narrative, where every word drips with tension and every scene pulses with passion. Are you ready to surrender to the irresistible pull of "Salomé"? Enter a world where desire knows no bounds and consequences are but an afterthought. Engage with the intricacies of Wilde's masterpiece, where every twist and turn leaves you breathless and yearning for more. Step into the spotlight of desire and decadence. Let Wilde's "Salomé" ignite your imagination and seduce your senses. Don't miss your chance to immerse yourself in this captivating tale. Grab your copy of "Salomé: Tragedy and Seduction in One Act" now, and embark on a journey through the depths of human desire and the consequences it brings.
Salome
Oscar Wilde,Aubrey Beardsley
Author : Oscar Wilde,Aubrey Beardsley
Publisher : Franklin Classics
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2018-10-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0341688428
Salome by Oscar Wilde,Aubrey Beardsley Pdf
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Best Works of Aubrey Beardsley
Aubrey Beardsley
Author : Aubrey Beardsley
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2012-07-13
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780486135731
Best Works of Aubrey Beardsley by Aubrey Beardsley Pdf
Rich selection of 170 boldly executed black-and-white illustrations ranging from illustrations for Laclos' Les Liaisons Dangereuses and Balzac's La Comedie Humaine to magazine cover designs, book plates, and more.
Salome
Oscar Wilde
Author : Oscar Wilde
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2020-10-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798552600373
Salome by Oscar Wilde Pdf
SCENE.-A great terrace in the Palace of Herod, set above the banqueting-hall. Some soldiers are leaning over the balcony. To the right there is a gigantic staircase, to the left, at the back, an old cistern surrounded by a wall of green bronze. Moonlight.THE YOUNG SYRIANHow beautiful is the Princess Salomé to-night!THE PAGE OF HERODIASLook at the moon! How strange the moon seems! She is like a woman rising from a tomb. She is like a dead woman. You would fancy she was looking for dead things.THE YOUNG SYRIANShe has a strange look. She is like a little princess who wears a yellow veil, and whose feet are of silver. She is like a princess who has little white doves for feet. You would fancy she was dancing.THE PAGE OF HERODIASShe is like a woman who is dead. She moves very slowly.[Noise in the banqueting-hall.]FIRST SOLDIERWhat an uproar! Who are those wild beasts howling?SECOND SOLDIERThe Jews. They are always like that. They are disputing about their religion.FIRST SOLDIERWhy do they dispute about their religion?SECOND SOLDIERI cannot tell. They are always doing it. The Pharisees, for instance, say that there are angels, and the Sadducees declare that angels do not exist.FIRST SOLDIERI think it is ridiculous to dispute about such things.THE YOUNG SYRIANHow beautiful is the Princess Salomé to-night!THE PAGE OF HERODIASYou are always looking at her. You look at her too much. It is dangerous to look at people in such fashion. Something terrible may happen. THE YOUNG SYRIANShe is very beautiful to-night.FIRST SOLDIERThe Tetrarch has a sombre look.SECOND SOLDIERYes; he has a sombre look.FIRST SOLDIERHe is looking at something.SECOND SOLDIERHe is looking at some one.FIRST SOLDIERAt whom is he looking?SECOND SOLDIERI cannot tell.THE YOUNG SYRIANHow pale the Princess is! Never have I seen her so pale. She is like the shadow of a white rose in a mirror of silver.THE PAGE OF HERODIASYou must not look at her. You look too much at her.FIRST SOLDIERHerodias has filled the cup of the Tetrarch.THE CAPPADOCIANIs that the Queen Herodias, she who wears a black mitre sewn with pearls, and whose hair is powdered with blue dust?FIRST SOLDIERYes; that is Herodias, the Tetrarch's wife.SECOND SOLDIERThe Tetrarch is very fond of wine. He has wine of three sorts. One which is brought from the Island of Samothrace, and is purple like the cloak of Cæsar.THE CAPPADOCIANI have never seen Cæsar.SECOND SOLDIERAnother that comes from a town called Cyprus, and is yellow like gold.THE CAPPADOCIANI love gold.
Salomé A Tragedy in One Act
Oscar Wilde
Author : Oscar Wilde
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2020-11-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 2382748192
Salomé A Tragedy in One Act by Oscar Wilde Pdf
Salomé A Tragedy in One Act By Oscar Wilde Salome (French: Salomé) is a tragedy by Oscar Wilde. The original 1891 version of the play was in French. Three years later an English translation was published. The play tells in one act the Biblical story of Salome, stepdaughter of the tetrarch Herod Antipas, who, to her stepfather's dismay but to the delight of her mother Herodias, requests the head of Jokanaan (John the Baptist) on a silver platter as a reward for dancing the dance of the seven veils.Herod Antipas, Tetrarch of JudeaJokanaan, the ProphetThe young Syrian, Captain of the guardTigellinus, a young RomanA CappadocianA NubianFirst soldierSecond soldierThe page of HerodiasJews, Nazarenes, etc.A slaveNaaman, the ExecutionerHerodias, Wife of the TetrarchSalomé, daughter of HerodiasThe slaves of SaloméRehearsals for the play's debut on the London stage, for inclusion in Sarah Bernhardt's London season, began in 1892, but were halted when the Lord Chamberlain's licensor of plays banned Salomé on the basis that it was illegal to depict Biblical characters on the stage. The play was first published in French in February 1893, and an English translation, with illustrations by Aubrey Beardsley, in February 1894. On the Dedication page, Wilde indicated that his lover Lord Alfred Douglas was the translator. In fact, Wilde and Douglas had quarrelled over the latter's translation of the text which had been nothing short of disastrous given his poor mastery of French - though Douglas claimed that the errors were really in Wilde's original play. Beardsley and the publisher John Lane got drawn in when they sided with Wilde. In a gesture of reconciliation, Wilde did the work himself but dedicated Douglas as the translator rather than having them sharing their names on the title-page. Douglas compared a dedication to sharing the title-page as "the difference between a tribute of admiration from an artist and a receipt from a tradesman."The play was eventually premiered on 11 February 1896, while Wilde was in prison, in Paris at the Comédie-Parisienne (at the Théâtre de l'OEuvre in some accounts) in a staging by Lugné-Poe's theatre group, the Théâtre de l'OEuvre. In Pall Mall Gazette of 29 June 1892 Wilde explained, why he had written Salomé in French: "I have one instrument that I know I can command, and that is the English language. There was another instrument to which I had listened all my life, and I wanted once to touch this new instrument to see whether I could make any beautiful thing out of it.
SALOME
Oscar 1854-1900 Wilde,Aubrey 1872-1898 Beardsley,Alfred Bruce Lord Douglas, 1870-1945
Author : Oscar 1854-1900 Wilde,Aubrey 1872-1898 Beardsley,Alfred Bruce Lord Douglas, 1870-1945
Publisher : Wentworth Press
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2016-08-27
Category : History
ISBN : 1371160759
SALOME by Oscar 1854-1900 Wilde,Aubrey 1872-1898 Beardsley,Alfred Bruce Lord Douglas, 1870-1945 Pdf
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