The History of the Caliph Vathek: Also Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia: Also Rasselas, Prince Of Abyssinia (1883) - Softcover

Beckford, William; Johnson, Samuel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1104393654 ISBN 13: 9781104393656

Verlag: Kessinger Publishing Co, 2009

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The History of the Caliph Vathek: Also Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia is a book written by William Beckford and published in 1883. The book is divided into two parts, the first being the story of the Caliph Vathek and the second being the story of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia. The story of the Caliph Vathek is set in the 9th century and follows the life of a powerful and wealthy ruler who becomes obsessed with obtaining more power and knowledge. He makes a pact with the devil and descends into a life of hedonism and corruption, ultimately leading to his downfall.The story of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia is set in an imaginary kingdom and follows the life of a young prince who is discontented with his luxurious lifestyle and sets out on a journey to discover the meaning of life. Along the way, he encounters various characters and experiences, ultimately leading him to a greater understanding of the world and his place in it.The book is known for its vivid descriptions of exotic locations and characters, as well as its exploration of themes such as power, corruption, and the search for meaning in life. It has been praised for its literary style and influence on Gothic literature.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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William Thomas Beckford (1760-1844) was an English novelist, art critic, planter, and politician. Born in London, he was the son of William Beckford and Maria Hamilton, daughter of the Hon. George Hamilton. Beckford gained prominence as one of England's wealthiest commoners during his time. In 1783, Beckford married Lady Margaret Gordon, the daughter of the fourth Earl of Aboyne. However, it was known that Beckford was bisexual, and following a scandal involving intercepted letters to William Courtenay (later the 9th Earl of Devon), Beckford chose self-exile from British society. He spent some time in Portugal in 1793, where he engaged in a relationship with a young male musician named Gregorio Franchi. Despite his accomplishments in literature, Beckford became equally famous for his eccentricities as a builder and collector. He undertook extravagant building projects, including the construction of Fonthill Abbey in Wiltshire and Beckford's Tower in Bath. However, these ventures led to the dissipation of his fortune, exacerbated by the loss of one of his Jamaican sugar plantations to James Beckford Wildman. At the time of his death, Beckford's capital had dwindled to a mere £80,000, a fraction of his former wealth. While he left a lasting legacy through his literary works and architectural contributions, William Beckford's life was marked by both extravagance and controversy.

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• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing Co
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2009
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1104393654
• ISBN 13: 9781104393656
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 420
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