Häftad, Engelska
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- Häftad, Engelska, 2013
334 kr
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- E-bokEngelska, 2018
23 kr
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Vathek, the ninth caliph of the Abassides, ascended to the throne at an early age. He is a majestic figure, terrible in anger, and addicted to the pleasures of the flesh. When a hideous stranger arrives in town, claiming to be a merchant from India selling precious goods, Vathek buys glowing swords with letters on them from the merchant and imprisons him. The next day, he discovers that the merchant has escaped and his prison guards are dead. From that point starts Vathek''s fall from power in a series of licentious and deplorable activities designed to gain him supernatural powers - E-bokEngelska, 2018
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William Thomas Beckford''s ''Vathek'' is a Gothic novel that takes the reader on a journey through the dark and fantastical world of the supernatural. The story follows the Caliph Vathek, who surrenders to his insatiable desire for power and knowledge, leading him down a path of corruption and evil. Beckford''s lavish and ornate prose richly illustrates the opulent settings and horrifying events that unfold, creating an eerie atmosphere of dread and fascination. The novel is not only a thrilling tale of horror and moral degradation but also a scathing critique of unfettered ambition and the consequences of hubris in a corrupt society. ''Vathek'' stands out as a significant work in the Gothic literary tradition, influencing later authors such as Edgar Allan Poe and H.P. Lovecraft.
