Georges Eekhoud (1854–1927)

Count Henry of Kehlmark falls in love with Guidon Govaertz, a poor farmer’s young son.. He teaches the boy to read and write, to draw and to paint and develops a sexual relationship with him. Everyone disapproves of what is going on behind closed doors in the castle of Escal-Vigor. Guidon is attacked, the Count comes to rescue and both are killed.

Second series of a short story collection, containing some gay characters and content.

Short story collection containing gay characters and content.

Georges Eekhoud (1854-1927), Belgian author who wrote in French is considered a pioneer in gay literature. While best known for his groundbreaking gay novel Escal-Vigor (1899), he also wrote other books containing gay characters and content including this one.

Georges Eekhoud (1854-1927). Belgium author who wrote in French.
The novel Escal-Vigor with a clear theme of homosexuality, was first published in 1899 in French, followed later by a English translation in 1909, and later editions were published in America under the title "A Strange Love" in 1930, and later in 1965