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The History of Caliph Vathek
William Beckford · Henry Morley
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This Gothic Oriental tale recounts how Caliph Vathek pursues forbidden knowledge and supernatural power, ultimately bringing about his own damnation. It suits readers interested in early Gothic fiction, Romantic-era literature, and stories drawing on Arabian and Islamic mythology.
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