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"Aspects of Love" is a compendium of three Canadian novellas that delve into the complexities of love and sexuality. The first story, "Helen," presents an intense erotic romance between a young man and an older woman. The second, "Caravetti," contrasts Parisian romantic love with the rigid, duty-bound marriage traditions of Spanish society, highlighting the tension between passion and societal obligation. The third, "Adam," explores an unrequited dynamic between a homosexual and a heterosexual man, illustrating how social expectations and sexual attraction can create internal conflict and frustration.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: David R. Beasley
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