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The History of Caliph Vathek

William Beckford · Henry Morley

FormatEbook
Published2000
Words37,028
LanguageEnglish
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About this book
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.

William Beckford

William Beckford (1760–1844) was an English novelist, art collector, and politician of the Georgian era. He is best known for the Gothic novel "Vathek" and for building the extravagant country house Fonthill Abbey.

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