Vathek is one of the earliest and most influential Gothic novels. Its hero is the Caliph Vathek who renounces Islam in a hedonistic quest for supernatural powers, which leads to his downfall. Beckford’s genius was in marrying Orientalism with the Gothic, both sources of fascination and delight to reading audiences of the time.
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Langue Anglais ● Format PDF ● Pages 111 ● ISBN 9781775569602 ● Maison d’édition The Floating Press ● Publié 2009 ● Téléchargeable 3 fois ● Devise EUR ● ID 6679734 ● Protection contre la copie Adobe DRM
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