The History of Caliph Vathek - William Beckford

The History of Caliph Vathek

By William Beckford

  • Release Date: 2012-02-20
  • Genre: Fiction & Literature

Description

Vathek, the ninth Caliph of the Abassides, ascended to the throne at an early age. He is a majestic figure, described as terrible in anger, and addicted to the pleasures of the flesh. Follow his rise and fall in one of the first and most famous gothic novels.