Name: Dracula
SKU: 66852464
Price: 982.00 TWD
Availability: InStock
Author: Bram Stoker
ISBN: 9789348108807

Type

Physical Book

Author

Bram Stoker

Publisher

Tamilnadu Book House

Language

English

Pages

300

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

22.9x15.2x1.6 cm

ISBN13

9789348108807

Dracula

Bram Stoker (Author) · Tamilnadu Book House · Paperback

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Synopsis "Dracula"

Unleash the dark and thrilling world of Dracula by Bram Stoker, a timeless classic that has captivated readers for over a century. Step into the eerie atmosphere of Transylvania, where the mysterious and enigmatic Count Dracula resides in his foreboding castle. As English solicitor Jonathan Harker travels to this remote region to finalize a real estate transaction, he soon discovers that his host is far more than he seems-an ancient vampire with a thirst for blood. Stoker masterfully weaves a tale of horror and suspense, blending Gothic elements with a deep exploration of fear, power, and the unknown. Through diary entries, letters, and newspaper clippings, the story unfolds, leading readers from the dark corridors of Dracula's castle to the bustling streets of London. As the Count spreads his malevolent influence, a group of determined individuals, led by the wise Professor Van Helsing, bands together to stop this malevolent force. Dracula is more than just a horror story; it is a gripping narrative about the battle between good and evil, the fragility of life, and the enduring power of human courage. This novel remains an essential read for anyone fascinated by the supernatural and the macabre.

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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