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The narrative follows Caliph Vathek, driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledge and power, who makes a pact with the devil. Guided by his malevolent mother Carathis, he embarks on a journey filled with forbidden knowledge and dark pleasures, encountering bizarre creatures and horrific events. As his ambition spirals into corruption, Vathek inflicts suffering on others and finds himself trapped in a cycle of damnation. Renowned for its vivid imagery and exploration of ambition and pride, this work is a cornerstone of Gothic literature that has influenced the genre significantly.
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The History Of The Caliph Vathek, William Beckford
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- 2023
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- William Beckford
- Publisher
- Double 9 Books
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 88
- ISBN13
- 9789358593143
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Fantasy, Love, Classics, Horror, England, Gothic, 18th century, God, Gothic Horror, Soul, Wealth, Orient, Parables
- Original title
- Vathek
- Rating
- 2.85 out of 5
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- The narrative follows Caliph Vathek, driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledge and power, who makes a pact with the devil. Guided by his malevolent mother Carathis, he embarks on a journey filled with forbidden knowledge and dark pleasures, encountering bizarre creatures and horrific events. As his ambition spirals into corruption, Vathek inflicts suffering on others and finds himself trapped in a cycle of damnation. Renowned for its vivid imagery and exploration of ambition and pride, this work is a cornerstone of Gothic literature that has influenced the genre significantly.