A Transient Guest, and Other Episodes

Edgar Saltus (1855–1921) was an American writer known for his highly refined prose style and his blend of realism and decadence. Born in New York City to a prosperous family, he graduated from Columbia College in 1875 and initially pursued law before turning to literature. Saltus wrote both non-fiction, often dealing with historical topics such as 'Imperial Purple' (1892) and 'The Philosophy of Di...