Dracula

Description

Irish author Bram Stoker introduced the character of Count Dracula and provided the basis of modern vampire fiction in his 1897 novel entitled Dracula. Written as a series of letters, newspaper clippings, diary entries, and ships' logs, the story begins with lawyer Jonathan Harker journeying to meet Dracula at his remote castle to complete a real estate transaction. Harker soon discovers that he is being held prisoner, and that Dracula has a rather disquieting nocturnal life. Touching on themes such as Victorian culture, immigration, and colonialism, among others, this timeless classic is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats! Now available as part of the Canterbury Classics singles series, Dracula is a must-have addition to the libraries of all classic literature lovers.

Bram Stoker was an Irish author born in 1847. Stoker wrote several pieces throughout his career including short stories and the novel The Duties of Clerks of Petty Sessions in Ireland, however his greatest success came in the form of the gothic horror novel Dracula, published in 1897. The novel, which was originally looked at as simply a work of horror fiction, has become an enduring part of our culture.