I'm reading Vathek by William Beckford for the second time. Vathek and other books like it, for example Candide, are the forefathers of modern fantasy.
Beckford understood that the world is more than a five senses experience.


Vathek is the story of a cruel and ruthless Sultan, who will stop at nothing to achieve his aims.

Beckford exposes the criminality behind the crown and the hypocrisy of the Sultan's double standards and lies.

I'd recommend this book to any modern fantasy fan or anyone who enjoys excellent literature.

Cheers,

Thomas

Vathek