Dracula

Name: Dracula
Brand: Penguin Books Ltd
SKU: 9780141439846
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By Bram Stoker

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Summary

Dracula by Bram Stoker is a gothic horror novel that follows Jonathan Harker's journey to Transylvania to assist Count Dracula with a property purchase in England. Harker soon realises he is a prisoner in the Count's castle and discovers Dracula's sinister plans. The story unfolds as Dracula moves to England, and a group of individuals, led by Professor Van Helsing, attempts to thwart his evil intentions. It's a tale of suspense, mysticism, and the battle between good and evil.
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You might enjoy this book if you are drawn to classic horror tales with gothic settings and spine-chilling suspense. Its compelling narrative of a battle between good and evil, along with richly developed characters, keeps readers engaged in a timeless supernatural adventure. If you appreciate atmospheric storytelling and enduring themes of fear and intrigue, this novel is a must-read in the horror genre.

Dracula

When Jonathan Harker visits Transylvania to help Count Dracula purchase a London house, he makes horrifying discoveries in his client's castle. Soon afterwards, disturbing incidents unfold in England: a ship runs aground on the shores of Whitby, its crew vanished; and the lunatic Renfield raves about the imminent arrival of his 'master'.

Bram Stoker's peerless tale of desperate battle against a powerful, ancient vampire, the Penguin Classics edition of Dracula is edited with notes and an introduction by Maurice Hindle, as well as a preface by Christopher Frayling.

Description

When Jonathan Harker visits Transylvania to help Count Dracula with the purchase of a London house, he makes a series of horrific discoveries about his client.

Soon afterwards, various bizarre incidents unfold in England: an apparently unmanned ship is wrecked off the coast of Whitby; a young woman discovers strange puncture marks on her neck; and the inmate of a lunatic asylum raves about the 'Master' and his imminent arrival.

In Dracula, Bram Stoker created one of the great masterpieces of the horror genre, brilliantly evoking a nightmare world of vampires and vampire hunters and also illuminating the dark corners of Victorian sexuality and desire.

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Dracula by Bram Stoker is often hailed in reviews as a timeless masterpiece that continues to captivate readers with its atmospheric storytelling and intricate depiction of fear and desire. Critics frequently applaud its pioneering role in the vampire genre and its enduring impact on modern horror literature. The novel's exploration of Gothic themes and its rich, suspenseful narrative are consistently highlighted as reasons for its lasting appeal.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141439846

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 March 2003

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

Illustrated by Ang Lee

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 218.0mm

Weight: 360g

Pages: 512

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Bram Stoker Fiction General Fiction Horror & Supernatural

About the Author

Bram Stoker (Author) Abraham 'Bram' Stoker (1847 - 1912) was educated at Trinity College, Dublin and joined the Irish Civil Service before his love of theatre led him to become the unpaid drama critic for the Dublin Mail. He went on to act as as manager and secretary for the actor Sir Henry Irving, while writing his novels, the most famous of which is Dracula.