Carmilla

Name: Carmilla
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SKU: 9781782275848
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The Dark Sapphic Romance that Inspired Dracula

By Sheridan Le Fanu

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Summary

Carmilla by Sheridan Le Fanu is a classic Gothic horror novel that explores the mysterious and eerie encounter between a lonely young woman, Laura, and a beautiful stranger, Carmilla. Set in an isolated castle in the Styrian countryside, the tale unfolds as Laura and her family become increasingly entangled in supernatural events and dark secrets. It pre-dates Bram Stoker's Dracula and offers a unique take on the vampire myth, filled with intrigue and atmospheric tension.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to gothic stories with eerie atmospheres and a timeless supernatural allure. It explores themes of mystery, seduction, and the supernatural with an engaging and suspenseful narrative that has intrigued readers for generations. Perfect for fans of classic horror who appreciate a blend of thrilling storytelling and psychological depth.

A beautiful gift edition of this cult classic female vampire story, which predated and greatly influenced Dracula.

Description

"I have been in love with no one, and never shall," she whispered, "unless it should be with you."

A lonely castle, deep in the Styrian forest - here, Laura leads a solitary life, with only her elderly father for company, until a moonlit night brings an unexpected guest to the schloss. At first, Laura is glad to finally have a female companion of her own age, but her new friend's strange habits and eerie nocturnal wanderings quickly become unsettling, and soon a ghastly truth is revealed.

Suffused with gothic horror and sexual tension, Carmilla predated Dracula by 26 years, has inspired generations of writers, and is the foundation of the lesbian vampire myth.

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?

Carmilla by Sheridan Le Fanu is praised for its ability to evoke a sense of mysterious terror, with commendations from figures like M.R. James, suggesting it excels in creating an eerie and compelling supernatural atmosphere.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782275848

Publisher: Pushkin Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 October 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pushkin Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 160

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Classic Fiction Fiction General Fiction Horror & Supernatural Sheridan Le Fanu

About the Author

Sheridan Le Fanu (1814-1873) was an Irish writer of gothic tales, mystery novels and ghost stories, most famous for his novel Uncle Silas. Carmilla was first published in 1872 and has served as an inspiration countless books, from Bram Stooker's Dracula and Henry James' The Turn of the Screw to Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles, and a slew of films such as Hammer Horror's Karnstein Trilogy.

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