Vathek, A Dramatic Poem: The Dream Of The Captive City, And Other Poems (1859)

Vathek, A Dramatic Poem: The Dream Of The Captive City, And Other Poems is a collection of poetry written by George Yeilding MacMahon and published in 1859. The book features the titular poem, Vathek, which is a dramatic retelling of the story of the Caliph Vathek, who makes a deal with the devil to gain power and wealth. The poem is known for its vivid descriptions and dark themes.In addition to Vathek, the book also includes The Dream of the Captive City, which tells the story of a city that is taken captive by an invading army. Other poems in the collection cover a range of topics, from love and loss to nature and the supernatural.Overall, Vathek, A Dramatic Poem: The Dream Of The Captive City, And Other Poems is a collection of Gothic-inspired poetry that explores the darker side of human nature and the world around us. It is a must-read for fans of Victorian-era literature and poetry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.