The Episodes of VathekWritten as a continuation of Vathek, these are tales told in Hell by perverted individuals doomed to an eternity of suffering. They treat of such themes as necrophilia, tranvestism, incest, un-limited lust and the arbitrary use of power. The Episodes of Vathek is a cry of despair from a man committed to a forbidden love. |
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