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Escal-Vigor
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Escal-Vigor, Georges Eekhoud's groundbreaking novel, explores themes of love, identity, and societal norms in late 19th-century Europe.
Set on the fictional island of Smaragdis, the story follows Count Henry de Kehlmark, the young lord of the Escal-Vigor estate, who returns to his ancestral home after years of education abroad. When the nobleman finds himself drawn to a local farmer's son, the insular village community grows increasingly hostile. As tensions mount, Henry and his companion must decide whether to bow to convention or follow their hearts-no matter the cost.
Eekhoud crafts an atmospheric tale that blends Gothic romance with sharp social commentary, using the isolated setting to examine how fear and prejudice can transform a community. The novel was controversial upon its release for its sympathetic portrayal of same-sex love, establishing it as a pioneering work of LGBTQ+ literature.
- Format: TradePaperback
- Author: Eekhoud, Georges
- ISBN: 9781955741187
- Condition: New
- Dimensions: 7.00 x 0.48
- Number Of Pages: 208
- Publication Year: 2025
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English
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