Vathek (alternatively titled Vathek, an Arabian Tale or The History of the Caliph Vathek) is a Gothic novel written by William Beckford.
William Beckford Books
October 1, 1760 – May 2, 1844
William Thomas Beckford is celebrated as the author of the seminal Gothic novel, Vathek. Beyond his literary achievements, he was a discerning art collector and patron, whose life was marked by a profound engagement with the arts. His writing is characterized by a rich imagination and a distinctive style that transports readers to vividly imagined realms. Beckford's legacy lies in his masterful creation of atmosphere and his exploration of psychological depths within his narratives.
Life at Fonthill, 1807-1822, With Interludes in Paris and London, From the Correspondence of William Beckford
- 380 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Dreams, Waking Thoughts and Incidents; In a series of Letters from Several Parts of Europe
in large print
- 328 pages
- 12 hours of reading
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Dreams, Waking Thoughts, and Incidents
- 228 pages
- 8 hours of reading
William Thomas Beckford was a multifaceted figure known for his contributions to literature, art, and politics in 18th and 19th century England. He gained fame as the author of the Gothic novel Vathek and was recognized as one of England's wealthiest commoners. His achievements extend to notable architectural projects like Fonthill Abbey and Lansdown Tower. Additionally, he served multiple terms as a Member of Parliament, while also being an influential art collector and patron of decorative arts, reflecting his diverse interests and impact on British culture.
Träume, Gedankenspiele und Begebenheiten
Eine empfindsame Reise
Een dromer op reis. Een Grand Tour
- 276 pages
- 10 hours of reading
Brieven van een rijke, jonge Engelsman die in de 18e eeuw zijn tekenleraar schrijft over zijn reizen in Europa.
I grandi romanzi dell'orrore: Edizioni integrali
- 928 pages
- 33 hours of reading
Mistero, terrore, manifestazioni del soprannaturale in sette classici della letteratura horror. Questa antologia non trascura nessuna delle maggiori figure dell'immaginario orrorifico: dal Dracula di Bram Stoker, al Golem di Meyrink, dal Dr. Jekyll di Stevenson al Signore del Male di Warner Munn, dal Vathek di Beckford, agli Esseri dell'Abisso di Hodgson e ai Grandi Antichi di Lovecraft. - Vathek di William Beckford (1784) - Il Dr. Jekyll e Mr. Hyde di Robert Louis Stevenson (1885) - Dracula di Bram Stoker (1897) - La Casa sull'Abisso di William Hope Hodgson (1908) - Il Golem di Gustav Meyrink (1913) - Stirpe di Lupo di Harold Warner Munn (1930) - Le Montagne della Follia di Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1936)
Kniha obsahuje dve diela: Zámok Otranto (1764) od Horacea Walpolea a Vathek (1786) od Williama Beckforda. Obe diela sú ukážkami anglického gotického či lepšie hrôzostrašného románu z 18. storočia. V prvom, vo Walpolovom romantickom príbehu z Talianska, stáva sa čitateľ svedkom naplnenia dávneho proroctva, ktoré predpovedá pád kniežaťa Manfréda, tyrana a uzurpátora zámku Otranto. V Beckfordovom Vathekovi, ktorý vznikol v období rozkvetu tohto žánru, ožíva tajuplný Orient.
