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The History Of The Caliph Vathek: Also Rasselas, Prince Of Abyssinia (1883)

by William Beckford , Samuel Johnson
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Book cover type: Hardcover
  • ISBN13: 9781104451059
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publisher Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 420
  • Original Price: USD 51.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 785 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): General

""The History of the Caliph Vathek: Also Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia"" is a novel written by William Beckford and published in 1883. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part following the story of the Caliph Vathek, who is obsessed with obtaining power and knowledge at any cost. Vathek makes a pact with the devil and embarks on a journey to acquire the secrets of the universe, leading him to commit heinous acts and ultimately suffer a terrible fate.The second part of the book tells the story of Rasselas, a prince of Abyssinia who is discontented with his luxurious life and sets out on a quest for knowledge and fulfillment. Along the way, he encounters various characters who share their wisdom and experiences with him, leading him to ultimately find contentment and happiness.""The History of the Caliph Vathek: Also Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia"" is a classic work of Gothic literature, filled with supernatural elements, dark themes, and vivid imagery. The book explores the dangers of ambition and the pursuit of power, as well as the importance of finding inner peace and contentment.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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