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Vathek
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- Book Synopsis
- Vathek, a virtual fantasy autobiography of William Beckford, was the first Oriental Gothic horror novel in English literature. First published in 1786, it relates the story of the villainous Caliph Vathek, a man devoted to sensual pleasures and obsessed with the acquisition of knowledge and beautiful objects alike, who builds a great tower to 'penetrate the secrets of heaven'. Set in the exotic surroundings of Arabia, Vathek is a classic tale of lust for riches and power, where magic, trickery and betrayal abound.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781845880606
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Nonsuch, (29 July 2005)
- Number of Pages
- 160
- Weight
- 160 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 168 x 126 x 22 mm
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