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Written in 1786, this Asian fantasy tells the story of a dissolute and debauched Caliph, Vathek. Having become obsessed with power and immortality, Vathek embarks on a journey to obtain supernatural powers, in pursuit of which he proves willing to renounce his religion and sacrifice both his children and his soul. We follow Vathek’s remarkable travels to the subterranean palace of Eblis, where his ultimate fate awaits him. Among the themes explored in Vathek are ambition, desire and the consequence of unbridled power

The Declaration of Independence is a monumental document in which the Thirteen Colonies boldly declared their independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain, articulating their reasons for this historic decision. Ratified by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, it stands as a symbol of freedom and the pursuit of self-governance. (Summary from wikipedia.org)