In ‘The Lords of the Ghostland, ‘ Edgar Saltus masterfully weaves a narrative that transcends the boundaries of reality and the supernatural, exploring themes of mysticism, obsession, and the intricate dance between life and death. Set against the backdrop of haunting landscapes, Saltus’s prose is richly allusive, blending poetic imagery with philosophical discourse, reminiscent of the symbolist movement of his time. The novel reflects the late 19th-century fascination with orientalism and the occult, encapsulating the duality of human nature through its enigmatic characters and their encounters with the ethereal realm. Edgar Saltus, an American author known for his unconventional style and philosophical depth, was heavily influenced by his diverse cultural experiences and a profound interest in metaphysical concepts. Saltus’s explorations of decay and beauty mirror his own tumultuous life and the societal changes occurring during his era, marking him as a pivotal figure in American literature. His penchant for the perverse and the sublime becomes apparent in this work, as he navigates existential questions through a lens of gothic aesthetics. Readers of gothic literature and those intrigued by the interplay of reality and the supernatural will find ‘The Lords of the Ghostland’ to be a compelling and thought-provoking journey. Saltus’s exploration of the human psyche, framed within an elaborate narrative, invites readers to reflect on their own perceptions of existence. This novel is a must-read for those seeking to delve into the depths of the human experience.
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Edgar Saltus (1855–1921) was an American writer known primarily for his highly stylized prose and themes often centered on the philosophy of decadence and aestheticism. Born into a wealthy New York family, Saltus attended Columbia College but instead of pursuing the legal career for which he had trained, he turned to literature. Influenced by the French Symbolists and writers such as Balzac and Flaubert, Saltus cultivated a reputation for his erudite and opulent style. His work spans a variety of genres, including biography, fiction, and social commentary, and it is marked by a fascination with the macabre and the decadent, evident in novels like ‘The Philosophy of Disenchantment’ and ‘The Anatomy of Negation.’ Of particular note is ‘The Lords of the Ghostland: A History of the Ideal’ (1907), a survey of world religions and philosophies presented with his characteristic flair for the dramatic and the paradoxical. Though his popularity waned in the 20th century, his work has enjoyed periodic revivals among scholars attuned to fin-de-siècle literature and the undercurrents of early modernist style. Saltus’s contribution to American letters lies in his idiosyncratic blend of cynicism, elegance, and psychological insight.
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