Author: Beckford, William
Synopsis:
In the dark and mysterious world of the Arabian Nights, the young and ambitious Caliph Vathek embarks on a perilous journey to obtain ultimate power and knowledge. Guided by his insatiable desire for forbidden wisdom, he delves into the depths of the occult, making pacts with supernatural beings and descending into the depths of hell itself. As Vathek's thirst for power grows, he becomes entangled in a web of treachery, deceit, and moral corruption, leading him down a path from which there may be no return.
Genres: Gothic fiction, fantasy, supernatural
Themes: Ambition, the pursuit of power, the consequences of unchecked desires, the corrupting influence of knowledge
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