Salome

Interesting Facts

• «Salome» was written by Oscar Wilde in French, which was unusual for an English writer. This allowed him to express himself in a more exotic and symbolic manner.
• The play was banned from performance in the United Kingdom due to depictions of biblical characters, which was considered unacceptable at the time.
• The premiere of «Salome» took place in Paris in 1896, after Wilde's arrest and imprisonment.
• The renowned artist Aubrey Beardsley created illustrations for the English edition of the play, which became as famous as the play itself.
• «Salome» had a significant impact on art and culture, inspiring numerous operas, films, and other works of art.