Name: Dracula
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Author: Stoker, Bram
ISBN: 9781774819340

Type

Physical Book

Author

Bram Stoker

Publisher

Paper and Pen

Language

English

Pages

360

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

22.9 x 15.2 x 2.1 cm

Weight

0.65 kg.

ISBN13

9781774819340

Synopsis "Dracula"

Title: DraculaAuthor: Bram StokerDescription: "Dracula" by Bram Stoker is a timeless masterpiece of gothic horror and a classic of the vampire genre. First published in 1897, this chilling and suspenseful novel weaves together elements of Victorian society, folklore, and the supernatural to create a tale that has captivated readers for generations.Set primarily in the late 19th century, the story is presented through a series of journal entries, letters, newspaper articles, and diary excerpts. It revolves around the ominous figure of Count Dracula, a mysterious Transylvanian nobleman who relocates to England, where he becomes embroiled in a web of horror, seduction, and fear.Jonathan Harker, a young lawyer, travels to Dracula's castle to assist with the nobleman's real estate dealings in England. There, he soon realizes that he is a captive of the enigmatic and malevolent count. The novel's structure unfolds as Harker's diary entries, detailing his terrifying experiences in the castle, reveal the truth about his host's vampiric nature.As the narrative progresses, readers are introduced to a diverse cast of characters, including the courageous Professor Abraham Van Helsing, Harker's fiancée Mina, and her best friend Lucy. Lucy's mysterious illness and the subsequent arrival of Van Helsing in England mark the beginning of a relentless pursuit to thwart the vampire's dark intentions."Dracula" delves into themes of fear, forbidden desire, and the clash between the rational and the supernatural. It explores the relentless battle between good and evil, as Van Helsing and his band of allies seek to rid the world of the nefarious Count Dracula. The novel also delves into the anxieties and uncertainties of the Victorian era, reflecting the cultural and societal concerns of the time.Bram Stoker's masterful storytelling, rich character development, and evocative descriptions of eerie landscapes make "Dracula" a compelling and atmospheric read. It has left an indelible mark on literature, influencing countless adaptations in various media and cementing the vampire legend in popular culture. A tale of suspense and terror, "Dracula" remains an enduring and iconic work that continues to captivate and thrill readers with its spine-tingling blend of horror and romance.

Bram Stoker

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Abraham "Bram" Stoker (Clontarf; November 8, 1847-London; April 20, 1912) was an Irish novelist and writer, known for his novel Dracula

His early horror stories, such as "The Crystal Cup" (1872), were published by the London Society, and The Chain of Destiny in the Shamrock magazine. In 1876, while working as a civil servant, he wrote a textbook named The Duties of Clerks of Petty Sessions in Ireland (1879), this book was used as a reference for a long time

Being a theater critic for the Dublin Evening Mail, co-owned by the famous Gothic novelist Sheridan Le Fanu, one of the most important of his time for stories like Carmilla, about a vampire, greatly influenced Stoker when writing Dracula. Stoker's critique of the play was high praise for the performance in Hamlet by actor Henry Irving, who hired him to be his personal secretary and manager of the Lyceum Theatre in London

While working for Irving, he was a literary critic for the Daily Telegraph and wrote several novels like The Snake's Pass (1890) and Dracula (1897) and, after Irving's death in 1905, The Lady of the Shroud (1909) and The Lair of the White Worm (1911)

His wife was the administrator of his literary estate, and she made known works such as what would be the introduction to Dracula, the short story Dracula's Guest

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