Vathek William Beckford
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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. We follow Vathek’s remarkable travels to the subterranean palace of Eblis, where his ultimate fate awaits him. Among the themes explored in Vathek are ambition, desire and the consequence of unbridled power. The novel influenced several later writers, including Poe and Lovecraft, and is given an exhilarating reading here by Jonathan Keeble.
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Audiobook: 17 June 2024
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- Vathek William Beckford
- Vathek (A Gothic Novel: the Original Translation by Reverend Samuel Henley) (Annotated): Enriched Edition. An Oriental Gothic Fantasy of Infernal Ambition and Dark Desire William Beckford
- Vathek William Beckford
- Vathek: An Arabian Tale William Beckford
- Vathek William Beckford
- The History of the Caliph Vathek William Beckford
- Vathek: Enriched edition. Occult Classic William Beckford
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