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Set in 19th Century rural Flanders, this early gay novel follows a count who returns home after years abroad, only to face hostility from a repressive community. His love for a peasant boy ignites fury among the villagers, fueled by a spurned girl. The narrative explores themes of love and societal prejudice, as the count educates his young lover about historical figures, including a boy-Emperor whose lover met a tragic fate. The story delves into the complexities of desire and identity within a conservative backdrop.
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A Strange Love, Georges Eekhoud
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- Released
- 2005
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- Title
- A Strange Love
- Subtitle
- A Novel of Abnormal Passion
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Georges Eekhoud
- Publisher
- Fredonia Books (NL)
- Released
- 2005
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 256
- ISBN13
- 9781410108913
- Description
- Set in 19th Century rural Flanders, this early gay novel follows a count who returns home after years abroad, only to face hostility from a repressive community. His love for a peasant boy ignites fury among the villagers, fueled by a spurned girl. The narrative explores themes of love and societal prejudice, as the count educates his young lover about historical figures, including a boy-Emperor whose lover met a tragic fate. The story delves into the complexities of desire and identity within a conservative backdrop.