Salome in Graz

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Exploring the evolution of Salome's narrative, this novel delves into the art of storytelling and its transformation through time, culminating in Oscar Wilde's play and Richard Strauss's opera. It examines the processes of memory, translation, and textual authority, highlighting how stories are shaped by their tellers. Themes of passion—literary, romantic, and erotic—intertwine throughout, offering a rich reflection on the nature of storytelling itself.