William Beckford
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Vathek
''Woe to the rash mortal who seeks to know that of which he should remain ignorant; and to undertake that which surpasseth his power!''The Caliph Vathek is dissolute and debauched, and hungry for knowledge. When the mysterious Giaour offers him boundless treasure and unrivalled power he is willing to sacrifice his god, the lives of innocent children, and his own soul to satisfy his obsession. Vathek''s extraordinary journey to the subterranean palace of Eblis, and the terrifying fate that there awaits him, is a captivating tale of magic and oriental fantasy, sudden violence and corrupted love, whose mix of moral fable, grotesque comedy, and evocative beauty defies classification. Originally written by Beckford in French at the age of only 21, its dreamlike qualities have influenced writers from Byron to H. P. Lovecraft.This new edition reprints Beckford''s authorized English text of 1816 with its elaborate and entertaining notes. In his new introduction Thomas Keymer examines the novel''s relations to a range of literary genres and cultural contexts. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford''s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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Vathek
Audiobook Vathek, written by William Beckford. Written in 1786, this Oriental fantasy tells the story of a dissolute and debauched Caliph, Vathek. Having become obsessed with power and immortality, Vathek embarks on a journey to obtain supernatural powers, in pursuit of which he proves willing to renounce his religion and sacrifice both his children and his soul.
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The History of Caliph Vathek
The History of Caliph Vathek was written in the year 1887 by William Beckford. This book is one of the most popular novels of William Beckford, and has been translated into several other languages around the world.This book is published by Booklassic which brings young readers closer to classic literature globally.
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OWC Vathek
William Beckford's Vathek is a touchstone of eighteenth-century Orientalism and of the Gothic novel. Beckford's later work, The Episodes of Vathek, shares Vathek's irreverent and decadent style, and an edition that unites the two has long been overdue. The Broadview edition includes a newly discovered early version of the first episode, never before in print, that centres on male-male love, as well as the previously published version that was re-written by Beckford as a heterosexual narrative. This edition based on that of 1823 -- the last on edited by the author -- also introduces The Episodes in the order Beckford planned, and incorporates his final corrections.
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