The Pace That Kills: A Chronicle

Edgar Saltus's 'The Pace That Kills: A Chronicle' is a piercing examination of the excesses and decadence of the Gilded Age. The narrative arches with a rich tapestry of language, exploring the intricate and often perilous intersections of ambition, pleasure, and morality. Saltus employs a unique blend of cynicism and ornate prose to create a literary mosaic that reflects the turbulent opulence of...