William Beckford's Vathek is a Gothic novel about a caliph who sells his soul to a demon. It is notable for its exotic setting and its early contribution to the Oriental Gothic subgenre.
Collection thread: Gothic Labyrinths
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1786 · Book · Public Domain
William Beckford's Vathek is a Gothic novel about a caliph who sells his soul to a demon. It is notable for its exotic setting and its early contribution to the Oriental Gothic subgenre.
Collection thread: Gothic Labyrinths