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Which writers and artists have used the story of Sodom and Gomorrah in their works?

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The story of Sodom and Gomorrah has served as a significant source of inspiration for numerous writers and artists throughout history.

Notable literary works include:

  • Jean Giraudoux: The French dramatist wrote Sodome et Gomorrhe in 1943.1
  • Nikos Kazantzákis: The Greek writer authored Sodhome kye Ghomorra in the 1950s.1
  • Marquis de Sade: The author used the city's name in his sexually explicit work, 120 Days of Sodom (1785).1
  • Anonymous: The medieval mystery play History of Lot and Abraham also draws upon the biblical narrative.1

In the visual arts, the subjects and themes surrounding the biblical accounts of the cities have been portrayed across various mediums, including medieval psalters, Renaissance frescoes, and paintings spanning from the past to the present day.1