The Perfume of Eros by Edgar Saltus
The Perfume of Eros is a novel by Edgar Saltus that explores the themes of love and passion. The story follows the lives of two lovers, Helene and Paul, who are torn apart by societal expectations and their own personal demons. Throughout the book, Saltus delves into the complexities of human emotion and the power of desire to both uplift and destroy individuals.
By Edgar Saltus · First published 1894 · Genre: Romance, Historical Fiction, Psychological Fiction · 20 chapters · 51,043 words
First lines
"Royal," said the man's mother that evening, "are you still thinking of Fanny Price?"
It was in Gramercy Park. As you may or may not know, Gramercy Park is the least noisy spot in the metropolitan Bedlam. Without being unreasonably aristocratic it is sedate and what agents call exclusive.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Edgar Saltus
- Date: 1894 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Historical Fiction, Psychological Fiction, Erotica, Drama
- Length: 51,043 words
- Structure: 20 chapters, 1,261 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Romance — The narrative revolves around love and relationships, with a focus on emotional bonds and romantic interactions.
- Historical Fiction — The setting and context are based on a specific historical period, with characters and events influenced by real historical circumstances.
- Psychological Fiction — The narrative delves into the psychological and emotional states of the characters, exploring their inner thoughts and feelings.
- Erotica — The narrative contains explicit sexual content and explores themes of sexual desire and relationships.
Tags
romance · eroticism · philosophy · desire · sensuality · love · obsession · beauty · art · nature · introspection · human experience
Contents
- A MAN OF FASHION
- DISENCHANTMENT
- THE POCKET VENUS
- THE MOTE IN THE EYE
- THE EX-FIRST LADY
- THE GATES OF LIFE
- ENCHANTMENT
- THE RETURN OF THE YELLOW FAY
- MARIE CHANGES HER NAME
- EXIT FANNY
- THE YELLOW FAY
- WHAT THE PAPERS SAID
- SWEET-AND-TWENTY
- HELD WITHOUT BAIL
- TWO IN A TURRET
- THE DEFENDANT TO THE BAR
- FANNY CHANGES HER CLOTHES
- THE TWELFTH JUROR
- A VICTIM
- THE VERDICT