A Transient Guest, And Other Episodes

A Transient Guest, And Other Episodes

Edgar Saltus

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Double9 Books LLP
Año de edición:
2025
ISBN:
9789371814478
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A transient guest and other episodes presents a series of emotionally charged narratives set against atmospheric backdrops, blending introspection with social observation. The first story follows a visitor arriving in a distant tropical region, enveloped by a landscape rich in sensory detail. This setting heightens the contrast between external beauty and internal unrest, as the protagonist becomes entangled in subtle dynamics of attraction and distance. Through brief yet intimate encounters, complex emotional undercurrents surface. The focus on fleeting impressions and lingering feelings suggests that what is unspoken often shapes relationships more than dialogue itself. The lush environment becomes a mirror for desire, longing, and uncertainty, as the characters navigate a cultural space where expectations and personal yearning conflict. The guest s impressions are shaped by both environment and the mysterious figures encountered, drawing attention to how memory and emotional nuance define experience. With each story, the collection layers emotional resonance over shifting social frames, emphasizing brief but intense interactions. These episodes do not conclude so much as they linger, capturing the sensation of transience in love, identity, and place.

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