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The History of the Caliph Vathek

by BECKFORD, William

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London. Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, and Rivington. 1881. 1st Edition. Hardcover. 24mo. 15cm, sixth edition, viii,189p., title page vignette with borders printed in red, engraved initial letters, notes, dark blue cloth over boards, border decorations stamped in black and blind, gilt spine and upper cover titles, t.e.g., unobtrusive dark damp stain on the upper cover, very good (hmds). ~ "Printed verbatim from First Edition, with the Original Prefaces and Notes by Henley. " The title page vignette is an engraving of a bust of William Beckford.

Synopsis

Vathek is one of the earliest and most influential Gothic novels. Its hero is the Caliph Vathek who renounces Islam in a hedonistic quest for supernatural powers, which leads to his downfall. Beckford's genius was in marrying Orientalism with the Gothic, both sources of fascination and delight to reading audiences of the time.

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Bookseller
Patrick McGahern Books, Inc. (ABAC) CA (CA)
Bookseller's Inventory #
38128
Title
The History of the Caliph Vathek
Author
BECKFORD, William
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used
Quantity Available
1
Edition
1st Edition
Publisher
London. Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, and Rivington. 1881
Keywords
ENGLISH LITERATURE GOTHIC NOVEL ORIENTAL STYLE VATHEK BECKFORD

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