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Vathek

Anglais · Livre de poche

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"First published in 1786 as An Arabian Tale, from an unpublished manuscript. Originally published as Vathek Ã1816."--Copyright page.


A propos de l'auteur

WILLIAM BECKFORD (October 1, 1760 - May 2, 1844) was an English novelist and a wealthy patron of works of
decorative art. Vathek is his only novel.

Résumé

A chilling addition to the Haunted Library of Horror Classics.
When you have all you could ever want—power, wealth, influence, status—what's left to wish for?
First published in 1786, William Beckford's classic tale combines the lush setting of The Arabian Nights with a gothic nightmare. Vathek, the fierce ninth caliph of the Abassides, has the world at his feet. Nothing is beyond his grasp, until a hideous stranger sells him glowing swords with letters on them that cannot be translated even by experts—because the letters keep changing as if by magic!
Obsessed with obtaining the stranger's knowledge, Vathek undertakes an increasingly horrific search as he ventures into the underworld, meeting demons and witches. Will anything be enough to turn him from his foolish and terrifying quest? Or will the lust for power prove too strong to resist?
Featuring an introduction by acclaimed writer Joe R. Lansdale, the Haunted Library of Horror Classics is proud to present this classic gothic horror novel.
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 StokerFor readers who enjoy classical literature and horror novelsCollect all of the Haunted Library of Horror Classics

Détails du produit

Collaboration Eric J Guignard (Editeur), Eric Guignard (Editeur), Les Klinger (Editeur), Leslie S. Klinger (Editeur), Leslie S Klinger (Editeur), Joe Lonsdale (Editeur), Eric J. Guignard (Editeur), Leslie Klinger (Editeur), Klinger Leslie S. (Editeur)
Auteurs William Beckford, William/ Lansdale Beckford
Edition Poisoned Pen Press
 
Contenu Livre
Forme du produit Livre de poche
Date de parution 31.08.2020
Catégorie Littérature > Littérature (récits)
 
EAN 9781492699743
ISBN 978-1-4926-9974-3
Nombre de pages 320
 
Thème Haunted Library Horror Classic
Haunted Library Horror Classics
Catégories FICTION / Literary, Classic fiction (pre c 1945), FICTION / Fantasy / Paranormal, FICTION / Satire, FICTION / Occult & Supernatural, FICTION / Horror, FICTION / Fantasy / Dark Fantasy, FICTION / Gothic, Classic horror & ghost stories
 

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