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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
- Langue
- Année de publication
- 2023
- Reliure
- (souple)
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- Langue
- Anglais
- Auteurs
- William Beckford
- Éditeur
- Double 9 Books
- Publié
- 2023
- Format
- souple
- Pages
- 88
- ISBN13
- 9789358593143
- Séries
- Mots clés
- Fiction, Fantasy, Amour, Classiques, Horreur, Angleterre, XVIIIe siècle, Gothique, Dieu, Horreur gothique, Âmes, Richesse, Orient, Paraboles
- Titre original
- Vathek
- Évaluation
- 2,85 sur 5
- Description
- 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.