Author: William Beckford
Title: Vathek
Description: London, W. Clarke, 1816. Leather. The third edition of this Gothic novel 'Vathek', written by William Beckford and largely inspired by the eighteenth-century interest in the Orient and eastern culture. A scarce copy of Vathek, alternatively titled Vathek, an Arabian Tale or The History of the Caliph Vathek. This Gothic novel was largely inspired by The Arabian Nights, and reflects the eighteenth-century obsession with the Orient. Set in the Middle East, it depicts Oriental culture using myth, legend, and customs, as well as including Gothic thematic elements of supernaturalism and the spiritual world. The third edition of this work, originally written in French in 1786. Written by William Beckford, an eighteenth and nineteenth century English novelist and patron of the arts. He is best known for Vathek, as well as for building Fonthill Abbey in Wiltshire and Lansdown Tower (i.e. 'Beckford's Tower') in Bath. Containing an engraved frontispiece based on a drawing by Isaac Taylor Jr. Two pages of adverts bound after the title page.Bound without the half-title and errata slip. In full contemporary calf binding. Externally, rebacked, with the original boards and spine laid down. Some light shelf wear to the boards and light rubbing to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. A few instances of light spotting to the pages, which are otherwise generally bright and clean, especially considering the age of the work. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .
Keywords: beckford vathek gothic novel gothic vathek Not Stated
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Title: Vathek
Description: London, W. Clarke, 1816. Leather. The third edition of this Gothic novel 'Vathek', written by William Beckford and largely inspired by the eighteenth-century interest in the Orient and eastern culture. A scarce copy of Vathek, alternatively titled Vathek, an Arabian Tale or The History of the Caliph Vathek. This Gothic novel was largely inspired by The Arabian Nights, and reflects the eighteenth-century obsession with the Orient. Set in the Middle East, it depicts Oriental culture using myth, legend, and customs, as well as including Gothic thematic elements of supernaturalism and the spiritual world. The third edition of this work, originally written in French in 1786. Written by William Beckford, an eighteenth and nineteenth century English novelist and patron of the arts. He is best known for Vathek, as well as for building Fonthill Abbey in Wiltshire and Lansdown Tower (i.e. 'Beckford's Tower') in Bath. Containing an engraved frontispiece based on a drawing by Isaac Taylor Jr. Two pages of adverts bound after the title page.Bound without the half-title and errata slip. In full contemporary calf binding. Externally, rebacked, with the original boards and spine laid down. Some light shelf wear to the boards and light rubbing to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. A few instances of light spotting to the pages, which are otherwise generally bright and clean, especially considering the age of the work. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .
Keywords: beckford vathek gothic novel gothic vathek Not Stated
Price: GBP 670.00 = appr. US$ 956.75 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: 827J3
- Book number: 827J3
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