Vathek (el. knyga) (skaityta knyga) | William Beckford | knygos.lt

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VATHEK by William Beckford (Haunted Library of Horror Classics, Volume #3)
• with introduction to the book by Joe R. Lansdale
• with biography, reading list, and discussion questions by series editor and author Eric J. Guignard
• with annotations by series editor and author Leslie S. Klinger

Considered a masterpiece of bizarre invention and sustained fantasy, Vathek was written in French in 1782 and translated into English under the anonymous claim of having been translated from an Arabic original text. Vathek combines Gothic stylings with elements of Orientalism. The caliph Vathek is a blasphemous voluptuary who constructs a tower so tall that from it he can survey all the kingdoms of the world. Vathek impiously defies Muhammad in the seventh heaven, thus condemning himself to eternal damnation and expulsion to the netherworld.

A timeless exploration of power, greed, and often elusive redemption, this shining example of literary occult horror poses the question: are the answers to ancient secrets worth your soul?

• Perfect for fans of Edgar Allan Poe and Bram Stoker
• For readers who enjoy classical literature and horror novels
• Collect all of the Haunted Library of Horror Classics