Dreams, Waking Thoughts, and Incidents - William Beckford
"Dreams, Waking Thoughts, and Incidents" offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and mind of William Beckford, the eccentric 18th-century author and collector. This collection of essays and personal accounts provides invaluable insight into Beckford's travels and reflections on the world around him. More than a simple biography, this volume showcases his unique perspective and literary talent.
Prepared for print republication, this edition allows readers to experience Beckford's original work with clarity and accuracy. His writings remain compelling for anyone interested in the social history of Europe, particularly Great Britain and Wales, during this transformative era. A key figure of his time, Beckford's story is revealed through his own words, making "Dreams, Waking Thoughts, and Incidents" an essential read for those captivated by personal narratives and historical essays.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
EAN: 9781023124348
"Dreams, Waking Thoughts, and Incidents" offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and mind of William Beckford, the eccentric 18th-century author and collector. This collection of essays and personal accounts provides invaluable insight into Beckford's travels and reflections on the world around him. More than a simple biography, this volume showcases his unique perspective and literary talent.
Prepared for print republication, this edition allows readers to experience Beckford's original work with clarity and accuracy. His writings remain compelling for anyone interested in the social history of Europe, particularly Great Britain and Wales, during this transformative era. A key figure of his time, Beckford's story is revealed through his own words, making "Dreams, Waking Thoughts, and Incidents" an essential read for those captivated by personal narratives and historical essays.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
EAN: 9781023124348