An Arabian tale
William Beckford, Samuel Henley, Richard Garnett, Samuel Henley · 1836
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About the book
Vathek is one of the earliest and most influential Gothic novels. Its hero is the Caliph Vathek who renounces Islam in a hedonistic quest for supernatural powers, which leads to his downfall. Beckford's genius was in marrying Orientalism with the Gothic, both sources of fascination and delight to reading audiences of the time.
Book details
- Year
- 1836
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- West Margin Press
- Editions
- 236
- Pages
- 90
- ISBN
- 9781513282787
Data source: Wikidata
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