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Set in the opulent and fantastical world of the East, this novel follows the ambitious Caliph Vathek, whose insatiable desire for knowledge and power leads him down a dark path. As he seeks forbidden wisdom, he encounters supernatural beings and faces dire consequences for his actions. Themes of greed, decadence, and the pursuit of the unattainable are woven throughout the story, showcasing Beckford's rich prose and vivid imagery. The tale serves as both a cautionary narrative and a reflection on the nature of desire.
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Vathek, William Beckford
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- Rok vydania
- 2020
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- Titul
- Vathek
- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autori
- William Beckford
- Vydavateľ
- Outlook Verlag
- Rok vydania
- 2020
- Väzba
- pevná
- Počet strán
- 84
- ISBN13
- 9783752390629
- Série
- Štítky
- Beletria, Fantasy, Klasika, Láska, Horor, Anglicko, Gotika, 18. storočie, Boh, Gotický horor, Duša, Bohatstvo, Orient, Podobenstvá
- Pôvodný názov
- Vathek
- Hodnotenie
- 2,85 z 5
- Anotácia
- Set in the opulent and fantastical world of the East, this novel follows the ambitious Caliph Vathek, whose insatiable desire for knowledge and power leads him down a dark path. As he seeks forbidden wisdom, he encounters supernatural beings and faces dire consequences for his actions. Themes of greed, decadence, and the pursuit of the unattainable are woven throughout the story, showcasing Beckford's rich prose and vivid imagery. The tale serves as both a cautionary narrative and a reflection on the nature of desire.