A Transient Guest by Edgar Saltus
A TRANSIENT GUEST is a novel by Edgar Saltus that tells the story of a young man named John who becomes obsessed with a beautiful woman named Helen. The book explores themes of love, obsession, and the nature of reality.
By Edgar Saltus · First published 1897 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Romance, Adventure · 13,874 words
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Edgar Saltus
- Date: 1897 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Romance, Adventure, Historical Fiction, Psychological Fiction
- Length: 13,874 words
- Structure: 1 section, 272 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The book explores complex themes of love, identity, and cultural contrasts through rich prose and character development.
- Romance — The central plot revolves around romantic entanglements and emotional tensions between the characters.
- Adventure — The setting involves travel and exploration in exotic locations, contributing to the adventurous spirit of the narrative.
- Historical Fiction — The story is set in a specific historical context, reflecting the cultural and social dynamics of the time.
Tags
literary fiction · philosophical · existentialism · transience · human experience · introspection · relationships · society · identity · mortality · narrative style · symbolism