Salome: A Tragedy in One Act

"Salome: A Tragedy in One Act" by Oscar Wilde is a one-act play reimagining the biblical story of Salome, King Herod's stepdaughter, and her seductive dance of the seven veils. Set in King Herod's palace, the play unfolds dramatically, recounting the events leading to the beheading of John the Baptist. Salome's infatuation with the prophet Jokanaan (John the Baptist) drives her to demand his head ...