William Beckford by Tim Mowl

William Beckford by Tim Mowl

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This biography documents the colourful life of William Beckford, who scandalized Victorian society by indulging in homoerotic and paedophile activities until the Tory administration exiled him. He spent his declining years in adventures abroad, and built a Gothic masterpiece, Fontwell Abbey.

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William Beckford by Tim Mowl

This biography documents the colourful life of William Beckford, who scandalized Victorian society by indulging in homoerotic and paedophile activities until the Tory administration exiled him. He spent his declining years in adventures abroad, and built a Gothic masterpiece, Fontwell Abbey.
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ISBN 13 9780719558290
ISBN 10 0719558298
Title William Beckford
Author Tim Mowl
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher John Murray Press
Year published 1998-06-18
Number of pages 336
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.