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Dracula

By Bram Stoker
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Dracula by Bram Stoker is a classic horror novel that follows the story of Count Dracula's attempt to move from Transylvania to England to spread the vampire curse. The narrative unfolds through various characters' diaries and letters, capturing their encounters and struggles against the dark forces. Through suspense and gothic elements, the tale explores themes of fear, superstition, and the conflict between good and evil.
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You might enjoy this classic Gothic tale if you're captivated by spine-chilling horror, atmospheric settings, and the battle between good and evil. With its riveting narrative of a mysterious vampire count, it will intrigue those who appreciate stories filled with suspense, Victorian-era mystery, and a touch of romance.

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Dracula

A young lawyer on an assignment finds himself imprisoned in a Transylvanian castle by his mysterious host. Back at home his fiancee and friends are menaced by a malevolent force which seems intent on imposing suffering and destruction. Can the devil really have arrived on England's shores? And what is it that he hungers for so desperately?

Those who cannot find their own reflection in Bram Stoker's still-living creation are surely the undead - New York Times Review of Books

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Rediscover a dread of Dracula in this handsome new Vintage Classics edition.

Within the pages of this book can be found one of the most terrifying creatures in all of literature.

WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY JOSEPH O'CONNOR

Rediscover a dread of Dracula in this beautifully designed new Vintage Classics edition.

This classic of horror writing is composed of diary entries, letters, and newspaper clippings that piece together the depraved story of the ultimate predator. A young lawyer on an assignment finds himself imprisoned in a Transylvanian castle by his mysterious host. Back at home his fiancée and friends are menaced by a malevolent force which seems intent on imposing suffering and destruction. Can the devil really have arrived on England's shores? And what is it that he hungers for so desperately?

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Dracula by Bram Stoker is often praised for its vivid scenes of horror and suspense, with some critics noting its exploration of themes like masculine anxiety and nationalist paranoia. The novel is compared to Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein for its originality and impact on the horror genre. It offers a gripping depiction of Victorian societal constraints, intertwined with the thrilling allure of vampires, continuing to captivate minds with its iconic and fearsome characterisation.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099511229

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 October 2007

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Classics

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 309g

Pages: 448

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About the Author

Abraham 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.

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