Beckford, William (1760 - 1844) | Further Reading
FURTHER READING
Biographies
Alexander, Boyd. England's Wealthiest Son: A Study of William Beckford. London: Centaur Press, 1962, 308 p.
A highly regarded study of Beckford's character that incorporates material from unpublished documents.
Brockman, H. A. N. The Caliph of Fonthill. London: Werner Laurie, 1956, 219 p.
A study of Beckford that focuses on his life at Fonthill Abbey.
Fothergill, Brian. Beckford of Fonthill. London: Faber and Faber, 1979, 387 p.
A detailed examination of Beckford's life.
Oliver, J. W. The Life of William Beckford. London: Oxford University Press, 1932, 343 p.
Full-length biography of Beckford.
Criticism
Borges, Jorge Luis. "About William Beckford's Vathek." In Other Inquisitions:...
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