Shorter Novels, Eighteenth Century The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia; The Castle of Otranto, a Gothic Story; Vathek,
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"The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia," "The Castle of Otranto, a Gothic History," and "Vatek, an Arabian Tale," are three masterpieces of the eighteenth century united in one edition.
"The Story of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia" is a philosophical novel by the great figure of English literature, Samuel Johnson, which reveals important questions about the meaning of life and the search for true happiness.
"The Castle of Otranto, a Gothic Story" is Horace Walpole's masterpiece, which is considered the first in its genre. This is a mysterious and suspenseful story about a cursed castle, mysterious events and secrets of the past.
"Vatek, an Arabian tale" is a work by William Beckford, where readers are immersed in the world of exoticism and magic. This is an exciting adventure story about a ruler who strives to achieve absolute power, for which he is ready for anything.
This publication preserves and honors three outstanding works of famous eighteenth-century writers, each of which is unique in its own way and leaves an indelible impression on the heart of every reader.
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- Name of the Author
- Horace Walpole
Samuel Johnson
William Beckford - Language
- English
- Release date
- 2010-12-27
- Title
- Shorter Novels, Eighteenth Century
The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia
The Castle of Otranto, a Gothic Story
Vathek, an Arabian Tale - Subject
- English fiction -- 18th century
PR - Editor
- Ernest Rhys
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