Trivia: Why was Oscar Wilde’s play “Salome” banned in Britain?
Depiction of biblical characters
Excessive violence
Mocking the monarchy
Profane language
The correct answer is Depiction of biblical characters
So why is this answer correct? : Known best for his only novel, “The Picture of Dorian Gray,” Oscar Wilde also wrote well-known comedic plays such as “Lady Windermere’s Fan” and “The Problem With Being Earnest.” But “Salome” was a step too far for British sensibilities. The one-act play was banned in England for depicting biblical characters such as the titular Salome and John the Baptist.