Dracula

Name: Dracula
Brand: Penguin Books Ltd
SKU: 9780141045221
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By Bram Stoker

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( 1,329,563 ratings, 50,945 reviews)

Summary

Dracula by Bram Stoker is the dark and thrilling story of Count Dracula's attempt to move from Transylvania to England in order to spread the undead curse. As he embarks on this sinister journey, a group of people led by Professor Van Helsing bands together to stop him and save those threatened by Dracula's unholy power.
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You might enjoy this book if you love classic Gothic horror with atmospheric settings, complex characters, and suspenseful storytelling. The tale of an eerie Transylvanian count might keep you on the edge of your seat while exploring themes of fear, immortality, and the supernatural.

Dracula

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In the heart of Transylvania, Count Dracula's ancient and eerie castle serves as a realm where night triumphs over day, and sinister pleasures intertwine with deep pain. The blood of the innocent is a highly esteemed treasure within these shadowy walls. Jonathan Harker, a young solicitor, ventures through the gloomy gates of this foreboding fortress entirely unaware of the horror awaiting him.

As the narrative unfolds, eerie events begin to transpire back in England. A young woman, Lucy Westenra, is discovered with mysterious puncture marks on her neck, baffling those around her. Disturbing occurrences escalate, and Harker's fiancée, Mina Murray, becomes ensnared in a battle to unravel the dark mysteries that link back to the nefarious Count Dracula.

Can Jonathan Harker escape the grim fortress and return to England? Will they manage to save Lucy and Mina from a fate worse than death? The suspense intensifies as the sinister and unrelenting evil that is Dracula casts a long, dark shadow over all who dare to oppose him.

Bram Stoker’s Dracula is a masterpiece of Victorian gothic horror, exploring themes of fear, sexuality and the unknown. Its richly atmospheric prose and the relentless tension woven throughout make it a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its chilling tale of the ultimate vampire.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Dracula by Bram Stoker is often praised for its gripping and atmospheric storytelling. Reviewers commend its pioneering blend of Gothic horror and Victorian sensibilities, with compelling characters and a chilling villain. Some readers find its epistolary format engaging, though a few mention it can feel somewhat dated. Overall, it is widely regarded as a classic and influential piece of horror literature.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141045221

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 June 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 113.0mm

Height: 180.0mm

Weight: 230g

Pages: 408

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About the Author

Abraham 'Bram' Stoker was born in Dublin on 8 November 1847. He graduated in Mathematics from Trinity College, Dublin in 1867 and then worked as a civil servant. In 1878 he married Florence Balcombe. He later moved to London and became business manager of his friend Henry Irving's Lyceum Theatre. He wrote several sensational novels including novels The Snake's Pass (1890), Dracula (1897), The Jewel of Seven Stars (1903), and The Lair of the White Worm (1911). Bram Stoker died on 20 April 1912.