The History of the Caliph Vathek: Free Audiobook and Listening Guide

The History of the Caliph Vathek, credited to William Beckford, is available as a LibriVox volunteer audiobook. This guide identifies the recording, its source summary and its audio tracks.

About the work

The LibriVox catalogue summary, preserved with the recording, reads:

LibriVox recording of The History of the Caliph Vathek by William Beckford. Read by MorganScorpion. This is one of the earliest Gothic novels. The Caliph Vathek is one of the wealthiest and most powerful men who ever lived. But this is not enough for him. He seeks also forbidden knowledge, and doesn't care who he has to hurt to get it. Aided by his depraved mother Carathis, Vathek proceeds to damn himself, and those around him. (Introduction by MorganScorpion)

Recording facts

• Recording title: The History of the Caliph Vathek
• Author credits: William Beckford
• Language: English
• Original MP3 tracks: 12
• Listed recording duration: 3:51:49

Catalogue topics

• gothic
• caliph
• Beckford
• William Beckford
• Carathis
• damnation vathek
• adventure

Track guide

1. Section 01 — 21:40
2. Section 02 — 16:44
3. Section 03 — 19:03
4. Section 04 — 16:50
5. Section 05 — 17:33
6. Section 06 — 18:27
7. Section 07 — 20:12
8. Section 08 — 18:12
9. Section 09 — 17:57
10. Section 10 — 18:32
11. Section 11 — 19:31
12. Section 12 — 27:13

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