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This is one of the earliest Gothic novels. The Caliph Vathek is one of the wealthiest and most powerful men who ever lived. But this is not enough for him. He seeks also forbidden knowledge, and doesn't care who he has to hurt to get it. Aided by his depraved mother Carathis, Vathek proceeds to damn himself, and those around him. (Introduction by MorganScorpion)

History of the Caliph Vathek, The by William Beckford (1760 - 1844‪)‬ LibriVox

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This is one of the earliest Gothic novels. The Caliph Vathek is one of the wealthiest and most powerful men who ever lived. But this is not enough for him. He seeks also forbidden knowledge, and doesn't care who he has to hurt to get it. Aided by his depraved mother Carathis, Vathek proceeds to damn himself, and those around him. (Introduction by MorganScorpion)

    The History of the Caliph Vathek 01

    The History of the Caliph Vathek 01

    • 21 min
    The History of the Caliph Vathek 02

    The History of the Caliph Vathek 02

    • 16 min
    The History of the Caliph Vathek 03

    The History of the Caliph Vathek 03

    • 19 min
    The History of the Caliph Vathek 04

    The History of the Caliph Vathek 04

    • 16 min
    The History of the Caliph Vathek 05

    The History of the Caliph Vathek 05

    • 17 min
    The History of the Caliph Vathek 06

    The History of the Caliph Vathek 06

    • 18 min

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