Download or read book The New Annotated Dracula written by Bram Stoker and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2008-10-14 with total page 684 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bestselling author of "The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes" returns with this spectacular, lavishly illustrated homage to Bram Stoker's "Dracula." 35 color and 400 b&w illustrations.
Download or read book Dracula written by Bram Bram Stoker and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-06 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first edition of Dracula was published in June 1897. As late as May of that year, Stoker was still using his original working title for the novel, The Un-Dead. "Undead," a word now commonly used in horror novels and movies, was a term invented by Stoker. Dracula was his most famous novel, instantly a bestseller and perhaps the most famous horror novel ever. It has been made and re-made in film adaptations, been reprinted numerous times, and has continued to sell copies for a hundred years.Although earlier novels about vampires had been published in England, Stoker's depiction of the vampire has had perhaps the strongest hold on the popular imagination. Stories of vampires or vampire-like creatures exist in all cultures: from China to India to the Incan Empire, variations of the vampire have populated diverse peoples' nightmares and folklore. Stoker researched Eastern European legends, which offer widely varied tales about supernatural monsters. In Eastern European lore, there is not one kind of vampire but many, and "vampire" is not so distinct a category from "demon" or even "witch" as it has become in modern horror movies. Stoker chose freely from among the legends about various Eastern European demons, some of them bloodsucking, and came up with a suitable interpretation of the vampire for his novel.
Download or read book Dracula Annotated written by Bram Stoker and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-30 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bram Stoker's Dracula, published in 1897, is a horror novel that tells the story of young protagonists in the world of vampirism and the thirst for power presented by the famous Dracula. Discover this literary classic that significantly influenced the world of entertainment. One of the most spectacular novels of the 19th century, Dracula Bram Stoker still frightens his readers today as he did more than a century ago. The story of Terror, such as The Metamorphosis and Frankenstein's, has become a modern myth and has been interpreted countless times on stage, radio, television, and film. xi Dracula Bram Stoker combined Central European folk tales of nosferatu, or the undead, with historical accounts of the prince of the fifteenth century, Vlad the Impaler, who allegedly impaled 100,000 victims and received the epithet Dracula (a derivative of the Romanian drac or "devil"). Critics have seen the vampirism of history as a Victorian literary sublimation of sexuality. A sequel to the 2009 original Dracula: The Un-Dead, based on the novelist's notes and excisions, was written by Dacre Stoker (author's great-grandson) and Ian Holt. It was set in London in 1912 and featured Bram Stoker as a character. You may want to know another novel genre like The Feather Pillow, which is also creepy. Bram Stoker's novel Dracula takes place with young real estate lawyer Jonathan Harker and his trip to Romania to complete negotiations with Count Dracula of Transylvania. Arriving at the mansion, he began to detail strange behaviors in the Count, such as his disappearances at night, lack of appetite, and reflection in the mirrors.
Download or read book Dracula written by Bram Stoker and published by Aegitas. This book was released on 2023-04-19 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dracula is a seminal work of horror literature that has captivated readers for over a century. Bram Stoker's novel is a masterful exploration of the human psyche, delving into themes of desire, fear, and the unknown. The novel's epistolary format allows readers to experience the story through the eyes of multiple characters, each with their own unique perspective on the events that unfold. At its core, Dracula is a story about the battle between good and evil. Count Dracula is a powerful vampire who seeks to spread his curse to others, while a group of determined individuals work to stop him. The novel's portrayal of evil is complex and nuanced, with Dracula serving as both a terrifying monster and a tragic figure who is cursed by his own desires. One of the most fascinating aspects of Dracula is its exploration of sexuality. The novel is filled with themes of seduction and desire, with Dracula representing a dark and dangerous form of sexual energy. The female characters in the novel are particularly interesting, as they are both attracted to and repelled by Dracula's power. Finally, Dracula is a story about the fear of the unknown. Stoker's novel was written during a time when scientific discoveries were challenging traditional beliefs about the world. The idea of a supernatural creature like Dracula was both terrifying and fascinating to readers, as it represented a world beyond their understanding. Overall, Dracula is a timeless work of horror fiction that continues to captivate readers today. Its exploration of themes such as good vs. evil, sexuality, and the fear of the unknown make it a complex and thought-provoking read that will stay with readers long after they finish the book.
Download or read book Dracula by Bram Stoker Annotated Unabridged Horror Fiction Novel a Tale of Vampire written by Bram Stoker and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-28 with total page 583 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dracula is an 1897 Gothic horror novel by Irish author Bram Stoker. It introduced Count Dracula, and established many conventions of subsequent vampire fantasy.[1] The novel tells the story of Dracula's attempt to move from Transylvania to England so that he may find new blood and spread the undead curse, and of the battle between Dracula and a small group of men and a woman led by Professor Abraham Van Helsing.
Download or read book Dracula by Bram Stoker written by Bram Stoker and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dracula is an 1897 Gothic horror novel written by Bram Stoker from Ireland. The story tells about a vampire, trying to move from Transylvania to England and of the battles between a group of volunteers led by Professor Abraham Van Helsing with Dracula. During a business visit to Count Dracula's castle in Transylvania, Jonathan Harker finds himself at the center of a series of horrifying incidents. Although at the beginning of his stay he is impressed by the kindness of Dracula, soon he discovers its strange properties and realizes that it was trapped in his castle. His nightmare experience there is just the start of a macabre chain of events. A young English solicitor is attacked by three phantom women and learns that after Dracula leaves for England, he will be destined for them as a victim. But it isn't everything... Harker is a witness of the Count's transformation from human to bat form and discovers puncture wounds on his own neck that seem to have been made by teeth. Jonathan decides to escape the mysterious castle and finds himself in a race against time to free his wife Mina and other souls who are in thrall to the Dracula. The book includes short story about Vlad the Impaler, who was liable for slaying tens of thousands of people and impaling innocent people.
Download or read book Dracula written by Bram Stoker and published by Writer's Digest Books. This book was released on 2014 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The infamous 1897 Gothic horror novel which brought its author international fame and spawned a global following.
Download or read book Dracula Annotated Horror Novel written by Bram Stoker and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-20 with total page 522 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jonathan Harker, a young English lawyer, travels to Castle Dracula in the Eastern European country of Transylvania to conclude a real estate transaction with a nobleman named Count Dracula. As Harker wends his way through the picturesque countryside, the local peasants warn him about his destination, giving him crucifixes and other charms against evil and uttering strange words that Harker later translates into "vampire."Frightened but no less determined, Harker meets the count's carriage as planned. The journey to the castle is harrowing, and the carriage is nearly attacked by angry wolves along the way. Upon arriving at the crumbling old castle, Harker finds that the elderly Dracula is a well educated and hospitable gentleman. After only a few days, however, Harker realizes that he is effectively a prisoner in the castle.The more Harker investigates the nature of his confinement, the more uneasy he becomes. He realizes that the count possesses supernatural powers and diabolical ambitions. One evening, Harker is nearly attacked by three beautiful and seductive female vampires, but the count staves them off, telling the vampires that Harker belongs to him. Fearing for his life, Harker attempts to escape from the castle by climbing down the walls.Meanwhile, in England, Harker's fiancée, Mina Murray, corresponds with her friend Lucy Westenra. Lucy has received marriage proposals from three men-Dr. John Seward, Arthur Holmwood, and an American named Quincey Morris. Though saddened by the fact that she must reject two of these suitors, Lucy accepts Holmwood's proposal.Mina visits Lucy at the seaside town of Whitby. A Russian ship is wrecked on the shore near the town with all its crew missing and its captain dead. The only sign of life aboard is a large dog that bounds ashore and disappears into the countryside; the only cargo is a set of fifty boxes of earth shipped from Castle Dracula. Not long after, Lucy suddenly begins sleepwalking. One night, Mina finds Lucy in the town cemetery and believes she sees a dark form with glowing red eyes bending over Lucy. Lucy becomes pale and ill, and she bears two tiny red marks at her throat, for which -neither Dr. Seward nor Mina can account. Unable to arrive at a satisfactory diagnosis, Dr. Seward sends for his old mentor, Professor Van Helsing.
Download or read book Dracula written by Bram Stoker and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-25 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dracula is an 1897 Gothic horror novel by Irish author Bram Stoker. Famous for introducing the character of the vampire Count Dracula, the novel tells the story of Dracula's attempt to move from Transylvania to England so he may find new blood and spread the undead curse, and the battle between Dracula and a small group of men and women led by Professor Abraham Van Helsing.Dracula has been assigned to many literary genres including vampire literature, horror fiction, the gothic novel and invasion literature. Although Stoker did not invent the vampire, he defined its modern form, and the novel has spawned numerous theatrical, film and television interpretations.
Download or read book Dracula Annotated written by Bram Stoker and published by . This book was released on 2018-01-17 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dracula is an 1897 Gothic horror novel by Irish author Bram Stoker. It introduced Count Dracula, and established many conventions of subsequent vampire fantasy.[1] The novel tells the story of Dracula's attempt to move from Transylvania to England so that he may find new blood and spread the undead curse, and of the battle between Dracula and a small group of men and a woman led by Professor Abraham Van Helsing.Dracula has been assigned to many literary genres including vampire literature, horror fiction, the gothic novel, and invasion literature. The novel has spawned numerous theatrical, film, and television interpretations
Download or read book Dracula The Annotated Horror Novel written by Bram Stoker and published by . This book was released on 2020-03-12 with total page 522 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jonathan Harker, a young English lawyer, travels to Castle Dracula in the Eastern European country of Transylvania to conclude a real estate transaction with a nobleman named Count Dracula. As Harker wends his way through the picturesque countryside, the local peasants warn him about his destination, giving him crucifixes and other charms against evil and uttering strange words that Harker later translates into "vampire."Frightened but no less determined, Harker meets the count's carriage as planned. The journey to the castle is harrowing, and the carriage is nearly attacked by angry wolves along the way. Upon arriving at the crumbling old castle, Harker finds that the elderly Dracula is a well educated and hospitable gentleman. After only a few days, however, Harker realizes that he is effectively a prisoner in the castle.
Download or read book Sandman written by Neil Gaiman and published by Titan Publishing Company. This book was released on 2012-10-01 with total page 616 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a new edition of Neil Gaiman's classic 'Sandman' graphic novel featuring annotations to all of the historical and literary references contained in the series.
Download or read book Dracula Bram Stoker Annotated Edition written by Bram Stoker and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2022-02-26 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "There are darknesses in life and there are lights, and you are one of the lights, the light of all lights." ― Bram Stoker, Dracula Dracula is an 1897 Gothic horror novel by Irish author Bram Stoker.Famous for introducing the character of the vampire Count Dracula, the novel tells the story of Dracula's attempt to move from Transylvania to England so he may find new blood and spread undead curse, and the battle between Dracula and a small group of men and women led by Professor Abraham Van Helsing. Dracula has been assigned to many literary genres including vampire literature, horror fiction, the gothic novel and invasion literature. The novel touches on themes such as the role of women in Victorian culture, sexual conventions, immigration, colonialism, and post-colonialism. Although Stoker did not invent the vampire, he defined its modern form, and the novel has spawned numerous theatrical, film and television interpretations.
Download or read book Dracula written by by Bram Stoker and published by . This book was released on 2018-03-03 with total page 542 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dracula is an 1897 novel by Irish author Bram Stoker, featuring as its primary antagonist the vampire Count Dracula. Dracula has been attributed to many literary genres including vampire literature, horror fiction,...
Download or read book Dracula by Bram Stoker Annotated Unabridged Horror Fiction Novel written by Bram Stoker and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-29 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dracula is an 1897 Gothic horror novel by Irish author Bram Stoker. It introduced Count Dracula, and established many conventions of subsequent vampire fantasy.[1] The novel tells the story of Dracula's attempt to move from Transylvania to England so that he may find new blood and spread the undead curse, and of the battle between Dracula and a small group of men and a woman led by Professor Abraham Van Helsing.
Download or read book Dracula Unearthed written by Bram Stoker and published by . This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Dracula Annotated Gothic Horror Novel written by Bram Stoker and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-20 with total page 522 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jonathan Harker, a young English lawyer, travels to Castle Dracula in the Eastern European country of Transylvania to conclude a real estate transaction with a nobleman named Count Dracula. As Harker wends his way through the picturesque countryside, the local peasants warn him about his destination, giving him crucifixes and other charms against evil and uttering strange words that Harker later translates into "vampire."Frightened but no less determined, Harker meets the count's carriage as planned. The journey to the castle is harrowing, and the carriage is nearly attacked by angry wolves along the way. Upon arriving at the crumbling old castle, Harker finds that the elderly Dracula is a well educated and hospitable gentleman. After only a few days, however, Harker realizes that he is effectively a prisoner in the castle.The more Harker investigates the nature of his confinement, the more uneasy he becomes. He realizes that the count possesses supernatural powers and diabolical ambitions. One evening, Harker is nearly attacked by three beautiful and seductive female vampires, but the count staves them off, telling the vampires that Harker belongs to him. Fearing for his life, Harker attempts to escape from the castle by climbing down the walls.Meanwhile, in England, Harker's fiancée, Mina Murray, corresponds with her friend Lucy Westenra. Lucy has received marriage proposals from three men-Dr. John Seward, Arthur Holmwood, and an American named Quincey Morris. Though saddened by the fact that she must reject two of these suitors, Lucy accepts Holmwood's proposal.Mina visits Lucy at the seaside town of Whitby. A Russian ship is wrecked on the shore near the town with all its crew missing and its captain dead. The only sign of life aboard is a large dog that bounds ashore and disappears into the countryside; the only cargo is a set of fifty boxes of earth shipped from Castle Dracula. Not long after, Lucy suddenly begins sleepwalking. One night, Mina finds Lucy in the town cemetery and believes she sees a dark form with glowing red eyes bending over Lucy. Lucy becomes pale and ill, and she bears two tiny red marks at her throat, for which -neither Dr. Seward nor Mina can account. Unable to arrive at a satisfactory diagnosis, Dr. Seward sends for his old mentor, Professor Van Helsing.
