Fantasy
The Vampyre
Experience the classic of Gothic literature with "The Vampyre"
Discover the pioneering work of early vampire literature that significantly influenced later tales of the dark creatures of the night. "The Vampyre" is a read that will appeal to lovers of suspense, mystery, and romance with a touch of horror.
This is an important work of Gothic literature that belongs to the early texts which shaped the image of the aristocratic vampire in literature. This story offers a distinctive take on the myth of beings that cross the boundaries of life and death, and works with the tension and dark atmosphere typical of its time.
Why choose this book? It is a suitable choice not only for collectors of classic literature but also for readers who want to discover the important roots of vampire and Gothic storytelling. The work is ideal for evening reading, when its mood and mysteries best unfold.
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Twilight, in these southern climates, is almost unknown; immediately the sun sets, night begins’
Danger lurks in the dead of night. Written during the infamous gathering that also produced Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, John Polidori’s short story ‘The Vampyre’ travels across countries, twists and turns through treacherous forests, and reveals the perils of staying out after dark. It is accompanied here by two other classic tales of the vampire genre, by Karl Adolf von Waschmann and Bram Stroker.
Discover the pioneering work of early vampire literature that significantly influenced later tales of the dark creatures of the night. "The Vampyre" is a read that will appeal to lovers of suspense, mystery, and romance with a touch of horror.
This is an important work of Gothic literature that belongs to the early texts which shaped the image of the aristocratic vampire in literature. This story offers a distinctive take on the myth of beings that cross the boundaries of life and death, and works with the tension and dark atmosphere typical of its time.
Why choose this book? It is a suitable choice not only for collectors of classic literature but also for readers who want to discover the important roots of vampire and Gothic storytelling. The work is ideal for evening reading, when its mood and mysteries best unfold.
...
Twilight, in these southern climates, is almost unknown; immediately the sun sets, night begins’
Danger lurks in the dead of night. Written during the infamous gathering that also produced Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, John Polidori’s short story ‘The Vampyre’ travels across countries, twists and turns through treacherous forests, and reveals the perils of staying out after dark. It is accompanied here by two other classic tales of the vampire genre, by Karl Adolf von Waschmann and Bram Stroker.
