William Beckford, William North

Broschiertes Buch

Vathek; An Arabian Tale

Beschreibung

Venture into the exotic and enthralling world of William Beckford's "Vathek: An Arabian Tale." This classic of literary and historical fiction transports readers to the heart of the Middle East in a mesmerizing fantasy woven with rich detail. Experience a timeless Arabian tale, meticulously reproduced for print, where ambition and the supernatural collide. Beckford's enduring narrative explores themes of power, desire, and the consequences of unchecked ambition. "Vathek" remains a captivating journey for anyone seeking adventure and literary brilliance, solidifying its place as a cornerstone of fantasy and historical fiction. Explore the captivating prose and imaginative scope that have made this book a classic for centuries. Discover the magic and mystery of this unforgettable tale. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

William Thomas Beckford was an English novelist, a profligate and consummately knowledgeable art collector and patron of works of decorative art, a critic, travel writer and sometime politician, reputed at one stage in his life to be the richest commoner in England. His parents were William Beckford and Maria Hamilton, daughter of the Hon. George Hamilton. He was Member of Parliament for Wells from 1784 to 1790, for Hindon from 1790 to 1795 and 1806 to 1820.He is remembered as the author of the Gothic novel Vathek (1786), the builder of the remarkable lost Fonthill Abbey and Lansdown Tower ("Beckford's Tower"), Bath, and especially for his art collection.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 86
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 5mm
• Gewicht: 132g
• ISBN-13: 9781023290623
• ISBN-10: 1023290626
• Artikelnr.: 74123792