Salome - Oscar Wilde - Dover Fine Art, History of Art

Salome by Oscar Wilde is presented here in Lord Alfred Douglas’ translation. This Dover Fine Art, History of Art paperback edition from Dover Publications Inc includes an introduction by Robert Ross.

Key details

• Author: Oscar Wilde; Aubrey Beardsley
• Series: Dover Fine Art, History of Art
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 128
• Publication date: 1 February 2000
• ISBN: 9780486218304

Synopsis

Originally written in French, Wilde’s play is reproduced in Lord Alfred Douglas’ English translation, accompanied by Aubrey Beardsley’s celebrated artwork. The edition brings together the well-known illustrations, including plates that were previously suppressed, and is framed by an introduction from Robert Ross.

With Beardsley’s images placed at the centre of the reading experience, it is suited to readers with an interest in art in general as well as those collecting illustrated editions of Wilde.

Rackhams Reference : IZT2SHH54K