I didn't like the cover I had on this. This new one shows up MUCH better on the Reader. I also added a CONTENTS page, even though this short novel only has an "Introduction" and one chapter heading, which is the actual title of the novel.
A great oriental and gothic tale. Lin Carter republished this in his
Ballantine Adult Fantasy series. A great read and great fun.
Here's what one reviewer wrote:
"William Beckford was an eccentric millionaire; his short novel Vathek is an eccentric novel. It is apparently a morality tale based on some of the stories in the Arabian Nights. It tells the story of Vathek, an imaginary descendant and successor of Caliph Haroun al Raschid. He has two passions: for decadent luxury (vast feasts, beautiful concubines) and arcane knowledge. When an evil looking Indian magician visits his court, his desire for knowldge becomes even greater when he sees something of the magical power of this man."
Hope you enjoy it.
Don
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