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Beckford's Gothic novel, Vathek, an Arabian tale, was originally written in French when the author was 21. It is the story of Caliph Vathek, whose eye can kill at a glance, who makes a pact with the Devil,...

The novel chronicles the fall from power of the Caliph Vathek (a fictionalized version of the historical Al-Wathiq), who renounces Islam and engages with his mother, Carathis, in a series of licentious...

l romanzo orientaleggiante Vathek (titolo originale Vathek, o in alcuni testi Vathek, an arabian tale) rese il suo autore, il viaggiatore e scrittore inglese William Beckford, molto più famoso dei suoi...

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Vathek; An Arabian Tale William Beckford - Vathek; An Arabian Tale is a Gothic novel written by William Beckford, and first published in 1786. It tells the story of Caliph Vathek, the ninth caliph of...

In 'The History of Caliph Vathek' by William Beckford, readers are transported to a world of dark fantasies and moral ambiguity. The gothic novel follows the story of Caliph Vathek, a ruthless and power-hungry...

William Beckford's 'Vathek; An Arabian Tale' is a Gothic novel that takes the reader on a journey through the exotic and mysterious world of the Orient. The narrative is rich in supernatural elements,...

William Beckford's 'Vathek; An Arabian Tale' is a Gothic novel known for its exotic setting and decadent themes. The story follows the journey of Caliph Vathek who, consumed by his never-ending thirst...

Der englische Schriftsteller William Beckford schuf im Jahre 1786 mit seiner Erzählung "Vathek" eines der bekanntesten Werke der Schauerromantik, welches später literarische Größen wie Mary Shelley und...

William Beckford's 'Vathek' is a Gothic novel filled with exotic and fantastical elements, reflecting the author's fascination with the Orient. The story follows the protagonist, Caliph Vathek, on a journey...

This carefully crafted ebook: "Vathek (A Gothic Novel: the Original Translation by Reverend Samuel Henley)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. This Beckford's...

Il romanzo orientaleggiante Vathek (titolo originale Vathek, o in alcuni testi Vathek, an arabian tale) rese il suo autore, il viaggiatore e scrittore inglese William Beckford, molto più famoso dei suoi...

"Vathek" is a Gothic novel written in 1786 by William Beckford. The story follows the eponymous Caliph, Vathek, who becomes obsessed with obtaining knowledge and power beyond mortal limits. The novel...

William Thomas Beckford (1 October 1760 - 2 May 1844), usually known as William Beckford, was an English novelist, a profligate and consummately knowledgeable art collector and patron of works of decorative...

The novel chronicles the fall from power of the Caliph Vathek (a fictionalized version of the historical Al-Wathiq), who renounces Islam and engages with his mother, Carathis, in a series of licentious...

Postface de Stéphane MallarméVathek, neuvième calife des Abassides vit aux confins de l'Orient, à Samarah. Esthète et curieux, il entreprend la construction d'une tour pour y lire le ciel. Mais sa cruauté...

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