Description
Embark on a darkly enchanting journey into the heart of the Caliphate with William Beckford's "Vathek," a seminal work that masterfully blends Gothic horror with the allure of the Orient. This tale follows the ambitious and increasingly depraved Caliph Vathek as his insatiable curiosity leads him down a path of forbidden knowledge and supernatural pacts. As Vathek delves deeper into the mysteries of the universe and the seductive power of evil, he unravels a narrative rich with moral decay, cosmic dread, and the ultimate price of unchecked ambition. Beckford's unique prose, influenced by Enlightenment thinkers and the burgeoning Gothic tradition, creates a mesmerizing and cautionary fable that continues to captivate readers with its exotic setting and profound exploration of human frailty.
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paperback
CreateSpace
Published Aug 2, 2015
98 pages
ISBN: 9781515328315
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Details
First Published
1786
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Vathek by William Beckford.