William Beckford & William Godwin

William Thomas Beckford          

Born:29 September 1760. 

Died: 2 May 1844

Nationality : English                                                     

                           

                                                         

                  William Thomas Beckford was an English novelist, art critic, planter, and travel writer best known for his work in the Gothic Genre. Beckford's life was marked by his artistic pursuits, his unique personality, and his contributions to literature, and art.                                   

   His Notable Works:-

   Memoirs of Extraordinary Painters (1970) 

   The Gothic Novel Vathek(1786)

   Letters from Italy with Sketch of Spain and Portugal (1834).

                          

             He is often remembered for his novel Vathek, which is considered one of the earliest example of English Gothic literature. Influencing the Poets and Writers of 19th century Romanticism. Vathek published in 1786.Certainly! "Vathek" is about a powerful ruler named Caliph Vathek who wants more power and knowledge. He makes a deal with the devil to get what he wants. He does bad things and becomes wicked, and his actions lead to a tragic ending."                                                                

          Vathek features elaborate descriptions, intricate settings and a focus on the psychological experience of his characters. Vathek revolves around the character Vathek. The novel is known for it's dark themes, supernatural elements, and exploration of the human desire for power and knowledge. and there are also themes of ambition, and the consequences of indulging in one's desires. 

William Godwin           

Born: 3 March 1756

Died: 7 April 1836

            

            William Godwin  was an English journalist, political theorist, Social philosopher, Religious dissenter and novelist. William  Godwin was a thinker from a long time ago who believed that people should make their own decisions instead of having rulers or governments tell them what to do. 

           William Godwin is remembered for his significant contribution to various fields, his contributions to anarchist thought, his literary works, and his influence on subsequent generation of thinkers. His thoughts about individual liberty, social structures, and the role of government in modern societies.

      His Notable Works:-             

 The Enquirer (1797), 

a collection of essays; Of Population (1820),  

Caleb Williams (1794)        

                                                                                                  Caleb William is a novel Written by William Godwin published in1794. In this novel there are examples of the psychological thriller and is known for themes like justice, power and the social hierarchy. In the story there are character named Caleb Williams, a young man who becomes a secretary to Squire Falkland. and find some dark Secrets about Falkland and leading a dangerous chase. The novel is considered a Significant work in the Romantic and Gothic literature.