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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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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Vathek, An Arabian Tale; The Castle Of Otranto; The Bravo Of Venice is a collection of three Gothic novels by William Beckford. The first novel, Vathek, tells the story of a powerful caliph named Vathek who becomes obsessed with acquiring knowledge and power. He makes a pact with a devilish figure named Eblis and embarks on a journey of darkness and corruption.The second novel, The Castle Of Otranto, is considered the first Gothic novel ever written. It tells the story of a nobleman named Manfred who is determined to secure his family's legacy by any means necessary, even if it means committing murder. The novel is filled with supernatural occurrences and suspenseful twists.The third novel, The Bravo Of Venice, is set in the city of Venice and follows the story of a young man named Renaldo di Zeno who is determined to avenge his father's death. Along the way, he becomes embroiled in a web of political intrigue, betrayal, and murder.Overall, Vathek, An Arabian Tale; The Castle Of Otranto; The Bravo Of Venice is a collection of three classic Gothic novels that explore themes of power, corruption, and the supernatural. It is a must-read for fans of the Gothic genre and anyone interested in the history of English literature.With Notes, Critical And Explanatory.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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781104520243
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Zustand: New. Über den AutorWilliam Thomas Beckford (1760 - 1844) was an English novelist, a profligate and consummately knowledgeable art collector and patron of works of decorative art, a critic, travel writer and sometime politician, reputed a. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 447186550
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Vathek, An Arabian Tale; The Castle Of Otranto; The Bravo Of Venice (1834) | William Beckford (u. a.) | Taschenbuch | Kartoniert / Broschiert | Englisch | 2009 | Kessinger Publishing, LLC | EAN 9781104520243 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 119105931
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