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

Vathek, An Arabian Tale; The Castle Of Otranto; The Bravo Of Venice is a collection of three Gothic novels written by William Beckford and published in 1834. The first novel, Vathek, is set in the Middle East and follows the story of the Caliph Vathek, who is consumed by his desire for power and wealth. He embarks on a journey to seek knowledge and power from the supernatural, but his actions lead to his downfall.The second novel, The Castle Of Otranto, is set in medieval Italy and tells the story of the tyrannical Manfred, who is determined to secure his family's inheritance. When his son dies in mysterious circumstances, Manfred turns to dark magic to secure his dynasty, but his actions have unforeseen consequences.The third novel, The Bravo Of Venice, is set in 18th century Venice and follows the story of Renzo, a young man who is falsely accused of murder. He must navigate the treacherous political landscape of Venice to clear his name and uncover the truth behind the conspiracy against him.Overall, Vathek, An Arabian Tale; The Castle Of Otranto; The Bravo Of Venice is a collection of three gripping Gothic novels that explore themes of power, greed, and the supernatural. Beckford's writing is atmospheric and evocative, transporting readers to exotic and mysterious locations and immersing them in the dark and twisted worlds of his characters.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.