The Lords of the Ghostland
The Lords of the Ghostland is a novel by Edgar Saltus that explores themes of death and immortality. The story follows a group of characters who are all searching for something beyond their current existence, whether it be love, power, or simply an escape from the mundane. Throughout the book, Saltus uses vivid imagery and poetic language to create a haunting atmosphere that reflects the characters' inner turmoil. Ultimately, The Lords of the Ghostland is a meditation on the human condition and our desire for transcendence in the face of mortality.
By Edgar Saltus · First published 1890 · Genre: Fantasy, Mythology, Historical Fiction · 8 chapters · 33,481 words
First lines
The ideal is the essence of poetry. In the virginal innocence of the world, poetry was a term that meant discourse of the gods. A world grown grey has learned to regard the gods as diseases of language. Conceived, it may be, in fevers of fancy, perhaps, originally, they were but deified words. Yet, it is as children of beauty and of dream that they remain.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Edgar Saltus
- Date: 1890 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Mythology, Historical Fiction, Philosophical
- Length: 33,481 words
- Structure: 8 chapters, 389 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The book explores the concept of gods and supernatural beings, typical of the fantasy genre.
- Mythology — The narrative delves into various mythologies, presenting them in a fictional context.
- Historical Fiction — The book references historical events and figures, weaving them into the narrative.
- Philosophical — The text engages with philosophical ideas and theories, often through the lens of mythology and fantasy.
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fantasy · adventure · mysticism · supernatural · mythology · ghosts · spirituality · exploration · darkness · suspense · mystery · ancient