Vathek
Vathek
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Alasl thou art as cold as myself I hath the Caliph mur- dered us both with his terrible look? " "I am dying!" cried she in a faltering voice; "press me closer, I am ready to ex- pire I" "Let us die then together," answered the little Gulchenrouz, whilst his breast laboured with a convulsive sigh ; " let me at least breathe forth my soul on thy lips ! " They spoke no more, and became as dead.
Immediately the most piercing cries were heard through the harem, whilst Shaban and Sutlememe personated... with great adroitness the parts of persons in despair. The Emir, who was sufficiently mortified to be forced into such untoward expedients, and had now for the first time made a trial of his powder, was under no necessity of counterfeiting grief. The slaves, who had flocked together from all quarters, stood motionless at the spectacle before them ; all lights were extin- guished save two lamps, which shed a wan glimmering over the faces of these lovely flowers, that seemed to be faded in the spring- time of life ; funeral vestments were prepared, their bodies were washed with rose-water, their beautiful tresses were braided and in- censed, and they were wrapped in simars whiter than alabaster.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
Alasl thou art as cold as myself I hath the Caliph mur- dered us both with his terrible look? " "I am dying!" cried she in a faltering voice; "press me closer, I am ready to ex- pire I" "Let us die then together," answered the little Gulchenrouz, whilst his breast laboured with a convulsive sigh ; " let me at least breathe forth my soul on thy lips ! " They spoke no more, and became as dead.
Immediately the most piercing cries were heard through the harem, whilst Shaban and Sutlememe personated... with great adroitness the parts of persons in despair. The Emir, who was sufficiently mortified to be forced into such untoward expedients, and had now for the first time made a trial of his powder, was under no necessity of counterfeiting grief. The slaves, who had flocked together from all quarters, stood motionless at the spectacle before them ; all lights were extin- guished save two lamps, which shed a wan glimmering over the faces of these lovely flowers, that seemed to be faded in the spring- time of life ; funeral vestments were prepared, their bodies were washed with rose-water, their beautiful tresses were braided and in- censed, and they were wrapped in simars whiter than alabaster.
What to read after Vathek?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Beckford William to read onlineMoreLess
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