Vathek · Theme

The Supernatural and Inescapable Fate

How Vathek develops The Supernatural and Inescapable Fate.

Genii, demons, and magical objects populate the story; Vathek's destiny is decreed by the stars and enforced by supernatural beings, culminating in his inevitable chastisement.

Where it surfaces

Endnotes
Extensive notes on Genii, Dives, Peris, the Simurgh, and other supernatural beings underscore the theme of supernatural forces.