Vathek by William Beckford
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| Author | Beckford, William, 1760-1844 |
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| Title | Vathek |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Vathek" by William Beckford is a Gothic novel written in the late 18th century. The story follows the extravagant and hedonistic Caliph Vathek, who is obsessed with the pursuit of knowledge and pleasure, ultimately leading him on a dark journey toward his own destruction. The book weaves together themes of ambition, decadence, and the supernatural, providing a critical reflection on the excesses of power. The opening of the book introduces us to Caliph Vathek, the ninth Caliph of the Abbasid dynasty, who is characterized by both grandeur and tyranny. He is depicted as a ruler immersed in sensual pleasures and grandiose architectural pursuits, constructing lavish palaces dedicated to each of the five senses. As Vathek’s insatiable hunger for knowledge and supremacy drives him to seek out forbidden sciences and mysterious powers, he encounters an enigmatic foreigner whose treasures ignite his curiosity. However, Vathek's relentless ambition quickly spirals into chaos, setting the stage for the dark consequences that ensue throughout the tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Fantasy fiction |
| Subject | Gothic fiction |
| Subject | Arab countries -- Fiction |
| Subject | Middle East -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 57832 |
| Release Date | Sep 2, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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