William Beckford Bücher

Vathek, the ninth Caliph of the Abassides, was the son of Motassem and grandson of Haroun Al Raschid. His early accession to the throne and impressive talents led his subjects to expect a long and prosperous reign. While he possessed a pleasing and majestic appearance, his anger could transform his gaze into something terrifying, causing those who met it to fall back in fear, sometimes even to their demise. To avoid depopulating his realm, he rarely succumbed to rage. Vathek was known for his indulgence in women and lavish feasts, using his affability and boundless generosity to attract companions. Unlike Caliph Omar Ben Abdalaziz, he did not believe in sacrificing earthly pleasures for the promise of Paradise. His magnificence surpassed that of his predecessors; he expanded the palace of Alkoremmi, originally built by his father, by adding five wings or additional palaces dedicated to satisfying his senses. One such palace, named “The Eternal or Unsatiating Banquet,” featured tables perpetually laden with exquisite delicacies, with the finest wines and cordials flowing endlessly from numerous fountains, ensuring that the pleasures of the table were never in short supply.

William Thomas Beckford was a multifaceted figure known for his contributions to literature, art, and politics in 18th and 19th century England. He gained fame as the author of the Gothic novel Vathek and was recognized as one of England's wealthiest commoners. His achievements extend to notable architectural projects like Fonthill Abbey and Lansdown Tower. Additionally, he served multiple terms as a Member of Parliament, while also being an influential art collector and patron of decorative arts, reflecting his diverse interests and impact on British culture.

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Mistero, terrore, manifestazioni del soprannaturale in sette classici della letteratura horror. Questa antologia non trascura nessuna delle maggiori figure dell'immaginario orrorifico: dal Dracula di Bram Stoker, al Golem di Meyrink, dal Dr. Jekyll di Stevenson al Signore del Male di Warner Munn, dal Vathek di Beckford, agli Esseri dell'Abisso di Hodgson e ai Grandi Antichi di Lovecraft. - Vathek di William Beckford (1784) - Il Dr. Jekyll e Mr. Hyde di Robert Louis Stevenson (1885) - Dracula di Bram Stoker (1897) - La Casa sull'Abisso di William Hope Hodgson (1908) - Il Golem di Gustav Meyrink (1913) - Stirpe di Lupo di Harold Warner Munn (1930) - Le Montagne della Follia di Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1936)