Life at Fonthill 1807-1822: Letters of William Beckford

By (author): "Boyd Alexander, Boyd Alexander"

Genres:History books Literary Criticism books 18th Century books

Life at Fonthill 1807-1822: Letters of William Beckford

ISBN1845880692

ISBN139781845880699

AsinLife at Fonthill 1807-1822: Letters of William Beckford

Original titleLife at Fonthill, 1807-1822: Letters of William Beckford

Ostracized by society for his eccentricity and homosexual relationships, William Beckford was known as the "Fool of Fonthill." Full of scandal at the start of the 19th century, this is an account of his life between 1807 and 1822.