An early version of Episodes I, here entitled 'Histoire des deux princes, amis dans le palais du feu souterrain'
MS. Beckford d. 13
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Description
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Title
An early version of Episodes I, here entitled 'Histoire des deux princes, amis dans le palais du feu souterrain'
Shelfmark
MS. Beckford d. 13
Summary
Fair copy in the hand of an amanuensis (the same hand as in d. 18, and d. 23-6 passim), with a few alterations by Beckford.
Date
1780s
Language
French
Physical facet
Binding: sewn with pink ribbon
Physical extent
88 pages
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Collection contents
Literary papers
Drafts and fair copies of the Episodes of Vathek: the 'Histoire de la Princesse Zulkaïs' and the 'Histoire du Prince Alasi'
An early version of Episodes I, here entitled 'Histoire des deux princes, amis dans le palais du feu souterrain'
