Vathek: A Middle Eastern Gothic Novel of Forbidden Knowledge - Couverture souple

Beckford, William

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798305082852

Editeur : Independently published, 2024

Synopsis

Can a power-hungry ruler obtain supernatural secrets without sacrificing his immortal soul?

Vathek by British author William Beckford is an atmospheric black magic novel published in 1787. This edition is the English translation of Beckford's original French text.

A pioneering blend of Gothic fiction and Middle Eastern storytelling, Vathek mesmerizes readers with its opulent palaces, sinister magic, and descent into supernatural damnation, carving a unique path in literary history.

In this tale of dark ambition, Caliph Vathek's quest for arcane power draws him into a diabolic bargain. His obsession with forbidden knowledge leads him through chambers of unnatural delights and grotesque torments until he faces his final judgment in the burning halls of Eblis, where eternal flames await the damned.

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William Beckford (1760-1844) was a wealthy English novelist, art collector, and architectural enthusiast. Born into one of Britain's richest families, he wrote Vathek in French at age 21. Known for his eccentric lifestyle, massive art collection, and the gothic splendor of Fonthill Abbey, Beckford's masterpiece Vathek blends Middle Eastern fantasy with Gothic fiction, influencing generations of writers.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Independently published
• Date d'édition: 2024
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798305082852
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 102
• Éditeur: Classics Robinia
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Printed by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.fr/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxembourg