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
• THE POCKET VENUS
• THE EX-FIRST LADY
• ENCHANTMENT
• MARIE CHANGES HER NAME
• THE YELLOW FAY
• SWEET-AND-TWENTY
• TWO IN A TURRET
• FANNY CHANGES HER CLOTHES
• A VICTIM
• DISENCHANTMENT
• THE MOTE IN THE EYE
• THE GATES OF LIFE
• THE RETURN OF THE YELLOW FAY
• EXIT FANNY
• WHAT THE PAPERS SAID
• HELD WITHOUT BAIL
• THE DEFENDANT TO THE BAR
• THE TWELFTH JUROR
• THE VERDICT

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• Eden an Episode (1892)
• Historia Amoris (1896)
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