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Salome, The Daughter Of Herodias: A Dramatic Poem (1862)

Salome, The Daughter Of Herodias: A Dramatic Poem (1862)

Heywood, Joseph C.

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ISBN10: 1163899623
ISBN13: 9781163899625
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 254
Weight: 0.76
Height: 0.53 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Salome, The Daughter Of Herodias: A Dramatic Poem is a play written by Joseph C. Heywood in 1862. The play is based on the biblical story of Salome, the daughter of Herodias, who danced for Herod Antipas and requested the head of John the Baptist as a reward. The play is divided into five acts and follows the events leading up to Salome's request for John the Baptist's head. The characters include Herod Antipas, Herodias, John the Baptist, and Salome. Heywood's play explores themes of power, lust, and revenge, as well as the consequences of making rash decisions.The language used in the play is poetic and dramatic, with vivid descriptions of the characters and their actions. Heywood also incorporates biblical references and allusions throughout the play.Salome, The Daughter Of Herodias: A Dramatic Poem was well-received upon its publication and has since been adapted into various forms, including operas and films. It remains a classic work of literature that continues to captivate audiences with its timeless story and powerful themes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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