Vathek (Oxford World's Classics) - Softcover

Beckford, William

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Synopsis

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.

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About the Author

William Thomas Beckford (1760-1844) was an English novelist, art critic, travel writer and politician.

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