{"title":"William Beckford","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our William Beckford collection, where literary history and Gothic romance intertwine. As one of the early pioneers of the Gothic novel, William Beckford enchanted readers with his innovative storytelling and rich, atmospheric narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost renowned for his novel \u003cem\u003eVathek\u003c\/em\u003e, Beckford skilfully weaves a tale infused with exoticism, fantasy, and horror. This book, along with other works included in our collection like \u003cem\u003eThree Gothic Novels\u003c\/em\u003e, showcases his unparalleled ability to delve into the mysterious and supernatural, captivating readers with vivid imagery and immersive plots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Beckford's style reflects the quintessential elements of Gothic fiction—think dark corridors, medieval castles, and enigmatic characters—his works stand out due to their intricate allegories and deeper philosophical themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for aficionados of \u003cem\u003eGeneral Fiction\u003c\/em\u003e who appreciate a touch of the macabre, our William Beckford selection offers a unique glimpse into the origins of Gothic literature. Dive in and explore the brilliant mind of a writer whose imagination was far ahead of his time.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"three-gothic-novels-by-mary-shelley-9780140430363","title":"Three Gothic Novels","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gothic novel, which flourished from about 1765 until 1825, revels in the horrible and the supernatural, in suspense and exotic settings. This volume, with its erudite introduction by Mario Praz, presents three of the most celebrated Gothic novels:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Castle of Otranto\u003c\/em\u003e, published pseudonymously in 1765, is one of the first of the genre and the most truly Gothic of the three.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVathek\u003c\/em\u003e (1786), an oriental tale by an eccentric millionaire, exotically combines Gothic romanticism with the vivacity of \u003cem\u003eThe Arabian Nights\u003c\/em\u003e and is a narrative tour de force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of \u003cem\u003eFrankenstein\u003c\/em\u003e (1818) and the monster he created is as spine-chilling today as it ever was; as in all Gothic novels, horror is the keynote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46672497574124,"sku":"9780140430363","price":29.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780140430363.jpg?v=1778454530"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/william-beckford.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}