The History Of The Caliph Vathek

The History of the Caliph Vathek: Also Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia is a novel written by William Beckford in 1883. The book is divided into two parts: the first part tells the story of the Caliph Vathek, who is a powerful ruler of an Arabian empire. Vathek is consumed by his desire for power, wealth, and pleasure, and he makes a pact with the devil to achieve his goals. However, his greed and arrogance lead to his downfall.The second part of the book tells the story of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia, who is dissatisfied with his life of luxury and seeks to find the meaning of life. He sets out on a journey with his sister and encounters various characters who offer him different perspectives on life. Ultimately, Rasselas learns that true happiness comes from within and that material possessions are not the key to a fulfilling life.The History of the Caliph Vathek: Also Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia is a classic work of literature that explores themes of power, greed, morality, and the search for meaning in life. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Arabian literature, philosophy, and culture.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.