The History Of The Caliph Vathek - Beckford, William
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The Gothic book "The History of Caliph Vathek" was written by William Beckford. The narrative follows the adventures of Caliph Vathek, the ninth caliph of the Abassides, as he succumbs to his unquenchable need for knowledge and power. Caliph Vathek enters a realm of darkness and evil after striking a deal with the devil because of his desire. Vathek sets out on a quest for forbidden knowledge and engages in illicit pleasures under the direction of his evil mother Carathis. He runs across strange creatures, sees unsettling scenery, and experiences horrific happenings while traveling. Vathek's…mehr

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The Gothic book "The History of Caliph Vathek" was written by William Beckford. The narrative follows the adventures of Caliph Vathek, the ninth caliph of the Abassides, as he succumbs to his unquenchable need for knowledge and power. Caliph Vathek enters a realm of darkness and evil after striking a deal with the devil because of his desire. Vathek sets out on a quest for forbidden knowledge and engages in illicit pleasures under the direction of his evil mother Carathis. He runs across strange creatures, sees unsettling scenery, and experiences horrific happenings while traveling. Vathek's deeds cause agony for others as his corruption deepens and his ambition for power increases. Vathek, however, finds himself caught in a cycle of damnation from which there seems to be no escape despite his unrelenting desire of power. "The History of Caliph Vathek" is renowned for its evocative descriptions, moody locations, and treatment of topics like ambition, pride, and the effects of unrestrained aspirations. It is regarded as one of the first works of Gothic literature and has inspired other pieces in the genre.
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William Thomas Beckford (1760 - 1844) 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.