Drakula: angol regény

Name: Drakula: angol regény
Author: Bram Stoker

By Bram Stoker

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A traveler journeys to a remote Transylvanian region and becomes trapped by an aristocratic outsider whose nocturnal predations extend to England. The plot follows how friends, family, and specialists piece together diary entries, letters, and newspaper reports to diagnose and pursue the menace, tending to a victim afflicted by its influence. The narrative uses an epistolary structure to shift perspective and build suspense, and explores tensions between modern science and ancient superstition, anxieties about foreign intrusion and contagion, and repressed desires, while culminating in a transnational pursuit back to the source of evil.

About the Author

Bram Stoker

Bram Stoker was an Irish author best known for his iconic Gothic novel "Dracula," published in 1897. This seminal work has had a profound influence on the horror genre and popular culture, establishing many conventions of vampire fiction. Stoker's writing often explores themes of fear, sexuality, and the supernatural, reflecting the anxieties of Victorian society. In addition to "Dracula," he wrote several other notable works, including "The Jewel of Seven Stars" and "The Lair of the White Worm." Stoker's experiences as a theater manager and his friendship with actor Henry Irving also informed his literary career, contributing to his rich storytelling style.