Overview
The Perfume of Eros: A Fifth Avenue Incident is a novel written by Edgar Saltus and originally published in 1905. The story is set in New York City and follows the lives of several characters, including the wealthy and powerful Mr. Stuyvesant, his beautiful and alluring wife, and a young artist named Paul Verdayne. The novel explores themes of passion, desire, and the corrupting influence of wealth and power. It delves into the complex relationships between the characters, as they navigate the social and cultural norms of their time. At the heart of the story is the mysterious perfume of eros, which has a powerful effect on those who encounter it. The perfume becomes a symbol of the intense and often destructive power of desire, and its effects on the characters are both fascinating and disturbing. Overall, The Perfume of Eros is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the social and cultural issues of the early 20th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American literature and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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- ISBN-13: 9781163940297
- ISBN-10: 1163940291
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.48 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.68 pounds
- Page Count: 226
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