Dreams, Waking Thoughts and Incidents

Dreams, Waking Thoughts and Incidents

by WilliamBeckford (Author), RobertJ.Gemmett (Editor)

Synopsis

Presents a series of letters composed by the author as a result of a Grand Tour in 1780-81. Serving as a travel journal, this composition gives glimpses into the inner thoughts and dreams of the man who was to become known in later life as the 'Fool of Fonthill'.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 256
Edition: Rev Ed
Publisher: The History Press LTD
Published: 09 Oct 2006

ISBN 10: 1845881613
ISBN 13: 9781845881610

Author Bio
Robert J. Gemmett is an English Professor in State University New York, Brockport. An acclaimed expert on William Beckford and his works, his numerous publications include The Consummate Collector: William Beckford's Letters to His Bookseller and Beckford's Fonthill: The Rise of a Romantic Icon.