Shorter Novels, Eighteenth Century The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia; The Castle of Otranto, a Gothic Story; Vathek, an Arabian Tale

About this book

In the vibrant literary landscape of the late eighteenth century, a wave of innovation transformed storytelling. "Shorter Novels, Eighteenth Century" brings together three seminal works that reflect this shift: Samuel Johnson's exploration of existential themes in "Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia," Horace Walpole's pioneering Gothic elements in "The Castle of Otranto," and William Beckford's exoticism in "Vathek, an Arabian Tale." Each novel delves into the complexities of human experience, from the pursuit of happiness to the allure of the supernatural. Ideal for students, civic activists, and historians, this collection invites readers to engage with the rich tapestry of early modern thought and narrative form, revealing timeless insights into the human condition.

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  The Castle of Otranto

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  Toilers of the Sea

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  Preface to Shakespeare

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  Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia

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  "Everyman," with other interludes, including eight miracle plays

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  Vathek; An Arabian Tale

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  The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. in Nine Volumes, Volume 02 The Rambler, Volume I

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  Thomas Dekker Edited, with an introduction and notes by Ernest Rhys. Unexpurgated Edition