Edgar Saltus
Edgar Evertson Saltus was an American writer known for his highly refined prose style. His works paralleled those by European decadent authors such as Joris-Karl Huysmans, Gabriele D'Annunzio and Oscar Wilde.
Historia Amoris: A History of Love, Ancient and Modern
Witness the transformation of affection from the dawn of civilization through the ages, revealing its power to shape societies and challenge norms.
By Edgar Saltus
The Monster
A blissful honeymoon turns nightmarish when a dark secret threatens to tear a young bride's world apart.
By Edgar Saltus
Balzac
Witness the incredible transformation of a misunderstood youth into a literary giant whose boundless ambition and eccentric genius left an indelible mark on the world of French literature.
By Edgar Saltus
The Philosophy of Disenchantment
Journey into the depths of human despair and question whether happiness is just an illusion in this exploration of life's inherent suffering
By Edgar Saltus
The Lords of the Ghostland: A History of the Ideal
Journey through humanity's evolving ideas of divinity, from ancient polytheism to the shaping of societal structures by formative religious figures.
By Edgar Saltus
Mr. Incoul's Misadventure
In a world of societal expectations and personal desires, a grieving widower finds unexpected connection with a young woman facing her own set of trials.
By Edgar Saltus
The Pace That Kills: A Chronicle
A privileged man's pursuit of wealth and love is complicated by old family secrets and rivalries in late 19th-century New York.
By Edgar Saltus
The Paliser case
In a world of immense wealth and hidden desires, a shocking murder exposes the dark secrets and intricate relationships of New York's elite.
By Edgar Saltus
Oscar Wilde: An Idler's Impression
Experience the dazzling rise and devastating fall of a literary genius as his wit captivates society and his personal life leads to imprisonment.
By Edgar Saltus
Imperial Purple
Witness the rise and fall of a charismatic leader in ancient Rome, whose ambition and relationships shaped history, leading to his shocking demise.
By Edgar Saltus
The Perfume of Eros: A Fifth Avenue Incident
In a world of wealth and expectation, an elite New Yorker navigates love, desire, and ambition.
By Edgar Saltus
A Transient Guest, and Other Episodes
In a world of social expectations and unknown desires, a young man navigates love and attraction amidst the lush landscapes of a tropical location.
By Edgar Saltus
The Truth About Tristrem Varick: A Novel
Haunted by family tragedy and societal demands, a charming man navigates love and friendship while burdened by a substantial inheritance.
By Edgar Saltus
Eden: An Episode
A young woman, betrothed to a mysterious man, finds her world shaken by secrets and societal expectations, forcing her to question everything she thought she knew about love and desire.
By Edgar Saltus
Mary Magdalen: A Chronicle
Amidst chariot races and prophecies, a woman's destiny intertwines with a king's ambition and a prophet's message, setting the stage for a story of faith and redemption in ancient Israel.
By Edgar Saltus