Vathek

Beckford's Gothic novel, "Vathek", an Arabian tale, was originally written in French when the author was 21. It is the story of Caliph Vathek, whose eye can kill at a glance, who makes a pact with the Devil, Eblis.

Product details

• Authors: William Beckford
• Publisher: Oxford University Press Trade
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.08.1998
• EAN: 9780192836564
• ISBN: 978-0-19-283656-4
• Dimensions: 128 mm x 196 mm x 11 mm
• Series: World's classics
• Subject: Education and learning > Readings/interpretations/reading notes > English