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William Beckford
William Beckford (1760-1844) was an English novelist, art collector, slaveowner, and politician. Born in London, he inherited a massive fortune from his father, a former Lord Mayor...ver maisWilliam Beckford (1760-1844) was an English novelist, art collector, slaveowner, and politician. Born in London, he inherited a massive fortune from his father, a former Lord Mayor of London, as well as an estate in Wiltshire and sugar plantations in Jamaica with around 3,000 African slaves. He lived in ease and luxury, studying music with Mozart and drawing with Alexander Cozens while leading a semi-open bisexual lifestyle. Inspired by a Grand Tour of Europe, Beckford published a travel narrative, Dreams, Waking Thoughts and Incidents (1783). Several years later, he wrote Vathek (1786), a popular Gothic novel originally drafted in French. He earned a reputation as an obsessive art collector and eccentric builder, burning through his fortune at an alarming rate. Throughout his life, he owned and sold original works by Turner, Blake, Velázquez, Lippi, and the Bellini family.ver menos
Livros de William Beckford
The History of the Caliph Vathek Vathek Nota: 3 de 5 estrelas3/5Vathek Nota: 3 de 5 estrelas3/5The Gothic Novel Collection Nota: 5 de 5 estrelas5/5Orientalism: A Selection Of Classic Orientalist Paintings And Writings (Golden Deer Classics) Nota: 0 de 5 estrelas0 notasThe History of Caliph Vathek Nota: 3 de 5 estrelas3/5Vathek Nota: 3 de 5 estrelas3/5The History of Caliph Vathek Nota: 3 de 5 estrelas3/5Vathek An Arabian Tale Nota: 3 de 5 estrelas3/5Italy; with sketches of Spain and Portugal Nota: 0 de 5 estrelas0 notasHe Leadeth Me: A Story of How Good Overcame Evil Nota: 0 de 5 estrelas0 notas
Audiobooks de William Beckford
The History of the Caliph Vathek Nota: 0 de 5 estrelas0 notasThe History of the Caliph Vathek Nota: 4 de 5 estrelas4/5