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The narrative follows Caliph Vathek, driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledge and power, who makes a pact with the devil. Guided by his malevolent mother Carathis, he embarks on a journey filled with forbidden knowledge and dark pleasures, encountering bizarre creatures and horrific events. As his ambition spirals into corruption, Vathek inflicts suffering on others and finds himself trapped in a cycle of damnation. Renowned for its vivid imagery and exploration of ambition and pride, this work is a cornerstone of Gothic literature that has influenced the genre significantly.
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The History Of The Caliph Vathek, William Beckford
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- Pubblicato
- 2023
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- Lingua
- Inglese
- Autori
- William Beckford
- Editore
- Double 9 Books
- Pubblicato
- 2023
- Formato
- In brossura
- Pagine
- 88
- ISBN13
- 9789358593143
- Serie
- Tag
- Narrativa, Fantasy, Classici, Amore, Horror, Inghilterra, Gotico, XVIII secolo, Dio, Horror gotico, Anime, Ricchezza, Oriente, Parabole
- Titolo originale
- Vathek
- Valutazione
- 2,85 su 5
- Descrizione
- The narrative follows Caliph Vathek, driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledge and power, who makes a pact with the devil. Guided by his malevolent mother Carathis, he embarks on a journey filled with forbidden knowledge and dark pleasures, encountering bizarre creatures and horrific events. As his ambition spirals into corruption, Vathek inflicts suffering on others and finds himself trapped in a cycle of damnation. Renowned for its vivid imagery and exploration of ambition and pride, this work is a cornerstone of Gothic literature that has influenced the genre significantly.