Papers of William Beckford (1760-1844), author 1702-1857

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Papers of William Beckford (1760-1844), author 1702-1857

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Bodleian Library, Oxford

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Beckford, William, 1760-1844

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William Thomas Beckford, English writer and art collector. In 1782 he published his best known literary work, Vathek, first in French. His budding political career was derailed in 1784 by scandal surrounding his relationship with William Courtenay (1768-1835). He is perhaps best remembered for his biggest failure -- his lavish but hastily built home, Fonthill Abbey -- which collapsed twice, earning it the nickname "Beckford's Folly." From the description of William Beckford manuscrip...

William Beckford, 1760-1844

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William Beckford (1760-1844) was the author of the oriental tale Vathek and of several volumes of travel writings, the builder of Fonthill Abbey, and an important collector of paintings, objets d'art and books. Details are given in the Dictionary of National Biography . From the guide to the Papers of William Beckford (1760-1844), author, 1702-1857, (Bodleian Library, University of Oxford) ...