Vathek, An Arabian Tale; The Castle Of Otranto; The Bravo Of Venice (1834) - Tapa blanda

Sinopsis

Vathek, An Arabian Tale; The Castle Of Otranto; The Bravo Of Venice is a collection of three Gothic novels by William Beckford. The first novel, Vathek, tells the story of a powerful caliph named Vathek who becomes obsessed with acquiring knowledge and power. He makes a pact with a devilish figure named Eblis and embarks on a journey of darkness and corruption.The second novel, The Castle Of Otranto, is considered the first Gothic novel ever written. It tells the story of a nobleman named Manfred who is determined to secure his family’s legacy by any means necessary, even if it means committing murder. The novel is filled with supernatural occurrences and suspenseful twists.The third novel, The Bravo Of Venice, is set in the city of Venice and follows the story of a young man named Renaldo di Zeno who is determined to avenge his father’s death. Along the way, he becomes embroiled in a web of political intrigue, betrayal, and murder.Overall, Vathek, An Arabian Tale; The Castle Of Otranto; The Bravo Of Venice is a collection of three classic Gothic novels that explore themes of power, corruption, and the supernatural. It is a must-read for fans of the Gothic genre and anyone interested in the history of English literature.With Notes, Critical And Explanatory.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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