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Set in a fantastical world, this novel follows the ambitious Caliph Vathek, whose insatiable desire for knowledge and power leads him down a dark path. As he seeks to uncover forbidden secrets, Vathek encounters supernatural beings and faces dire consequences for his actions. The story explores themes of greed, moral decay, and the clash between enlightenment and superstition, all woven into a richly detailed narrative that reflects the author's fascination with the exotic and the sublime.
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The History of the Caliph Vathek, William Beckford
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- Released
- 2019
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- William Beckford
- Publisher
- Outlook Verlag
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 84
- ISBN13
- 9783734084942
- 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
- Description
- Set in a fantastical world, this novel follows the ambitious Caliph Vathek, whose insatiable desire for knowledge and power leads him down a dark path. As he seeks to uncover forbidden secrets, Vathek encounters supernatural beings and faces dire consequences for his actions. The story explores themes of greed, moral decay, and the clash between enlightenment and superstition, all woven into a richly detailed narrative that reflects the author's fascination with the exotic and the sublime.