Dracula by Bram Stoker

by Bram Stoker

Overview

"Dracula" by Bram Stoker is a Gothic horror novel that tells the story of Count Dracula's attempt to move from Transylvania to England, and the battle between Dracula and a small group of people led by Professor Abraham Van Helsing.

The novel is told through a series of letters, diary entries, newspaper clippings, and telegrams, providing an intimate and haunting look into the lives of the characters as they navigate the dark and dangerous world of the undead.

The story begins with a young lawyer, Jonathan Harker, traveling to Transylvania to assist Count Dracula with a real estate transaction. However, Harker quickly realizes that he is trapped in the castle and that the Count is a vampire who plans to move to England to find new victims.

Meanwhile, in England, Harker's fiancée Mina and her friend Lucy are enjoying their summer, but Lucy begins to suffer from mysterious illnesses. When Lucy dies and returns as a vampire, Mina and her friends realize that Dracula has come to England and that they must destroy him before he can claim more victims.

Led by Professor Van Helsing, the group of friends tracks down Dracula and engages in a series of battles to stop him. The novel is filled with suspenseful and terrifying moments as the characters struggle to survive and protect their loved ones from the bloodthirsty Count.

Beyond its horror elements, "Dracula" is also a commentary on Victorian society and gender roles. Stoker explores the tension between the traditional roles of men and women and the changing expectations of gender in the late 19th century. The novel also touches on themes of power, control, and the dangers of unchecked desire.

First published in 1897, "Dracula" has become a timeless classic and one of the most influential works of Gothic horror. Its legacy can be seen in countless adaptations, from films to TV shows, and it continues to captivate readers with its haunting atmosphere, unforgettable characters, and timeless themes.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940160834962
Publisher:	Paul Calamusa
Publication date:	04/24/2023
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	510 KB

About the Author

Bram Stoker was an Irish novelist and short story writer best known for his Gothic horror novel, "Dracula". He was born in Clontarf, a suburb of Dublin, on November 8, 1847, to a civil servant father and a mother who was an accomplished writer. He was the third of seven children.

Stoker was educated at Trinity College Dublin, where he excelled in athletics and became the university's athletics champion. After graduation, he worked as a civil servant at Dublin Castle and then as the manager of the Lyceum Theatre in London, where he worked closely with the renowned actor Sir Henry Irving.

It was through his work with Irving that Stoker became interested in the supernatural and began researching vampire lore, which would eventually inspire his most famous work, "Dracula". He spent several years researching vampire legends and folklore before writing the novel, which was published in 1897.

In addition to "Dracula", Stoker wrote numerous other works, including "The Jewel of Seven Stars", "The Lair of the White Worm", and "Dracula's Guest and Other Weird Stories". However, it was "Dracula" that made him a household name and established him as one of the leading writers of Gothic horror in the late 19th century.

Stoker's legacy as a writer has endured long after his death in 1912. His influence can be seen in countless adaptations of "Dracula" in film, television, and literature. He is remembered as a master of horror and a pioneer of the modern vampire mythos.