Synopsis
In Fancy Dress is a novel written by Mark Andre Raffalovich and published in 1886. The story revolves around the lives of two young men, Julian and Arthur, who come from different backgrounds but share a deep bond. Julian is a struggling artist who dreams of making it big in the art world, while Arthur is a wealthy aristocrat who lives a life of luxury and privilege.As the two friends navigate their way through the social circles of late 19th century London, they are drawn into a world of decadence and excess. They attend lavish parties, indulge in opium and other drugs, and engage in sexual liaisons with both men and women.As their friendship deepens, Julian and Arthur begin to question the morality of their hedonistic lifestyle. They struggle to reconcile their desires with the expectations of society and the constraints of their own consciences.In Fancy Dress is a vivid portrayal of the decadence and excess of the late Victorian era, and a poignant exploration of the complexities of human relationships. Raffalovich's prose is rich and evocative, capturing the sights, sounds, and emotions of a bygone era with remarkable skill and sensitivity. This novel is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of LGBTQ+ literature or the social and cultural history of the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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