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Dracula'S Guest: A Connoisseur'S Collection Of Victorian Vampire Stories (The Connoisseur'S Collections)
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Before Twilight And True Blood, Even Before Buffy And Anne Rice And Bela Lugosi, Vampires Haunted The Nineteenth Century, When Brilliant Writers Everywhere Indulged Their Bloodthirsty Imaginations, Culminating In Bram Stoker'S Legendary 1897 Novel, Dracula.Michael Sims Brings Together The Very Best Vampire Stories Of The Victorian Erafrom England, America, France, Germany, Transylvania, And Even Japaninto A Unique Collection That Highlights Their Cultural Variety. Beginning With The Supposedly True Accounts That Captivated Byron And Shelley, The Stories Range From Edgar Allan Poe'S The Oval Portrait And Sheridan Le Fanu'S Carmilla To Guy De Maupassant'S The Horla And Mary Elizabeth Braddon'S Good Lady Ducayne. Sims Also Includes A Nineteenthcentury Travel Tour Of Transylvanian Superstitions, And Rounds Out The Collection With Stoker'S Own Dracula'S GuestA Chapter Omitted From His Landmark Novel.Vampires Captivated The Victorians, As Sims Reveals In His Insightful Introduction: In 1867, Karl Marx Described Capitalism As Dead Labor, Which, Vampirelike, Lives Only By Sucking Living Labor; While In 1888 A London Newspaper Invoked Vampires In Trying To Explain Jack The Ripper'S Predations. At A Time When Vampires Have Been Recreated In A Modern Context, Dracula'S Guest Will Remind Readers Young, Old, And In Between Of Why The Undead Won'T Let Go Of Our Imagination.
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- Q: How many pages does 'Dracula's Guest' have? A: This book has four hundred eighty pages. It's a substantial collection that features various Victorian vampire stories.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Dracula's Guest'? A: The binding type is paperback. This makes it lightweight and easy to handle for reading.
- Q: What are the dimensions of 'Dracula's Guest'? A: The dimensions are five point six seven inches in length, one point three inches in width, and eight point two three inches in height. These measurements make it a portable book.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Dracula's Guest'? A: The author is Michael Sims. He has curated this collection of Victorian vampire stories.
- Q: What genre does 'Dracula's Guest' belong to? A: It belongs to the Classics genre. This collection highlights significant works from the Victorian era.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Dracula's Guest'? A: Themes include horror, the supernatural, and cultural reflections on vampirism. The stories delve into Victorian anxieties and imaginations.
- Q: Is 'Dracula's Guest' suitable for young readers? A: Yes, it is suitable for young readers, but parental guidance is recommended. The stories are classic tales that may contain mature themes.
- Q: How should I read 'Dracula's Guest'? A: You can read it at your own pace. It’s a collection, so you can choose to read one story at a time.
- Q: Is there any special content in 'Dracula's Guest'? A: Yes, it includes Bram Stoker's 'Dracula's Guest,' a chapter omitted from the original novel. This adds unique value to the collection.
- Q: How do I care for my copy of 'Dracula's Guest'? A: Keep it in a dry place to avoid damage. Avoid exposure to sunlight to prevent fading of the cover.
- Q: Can I store 'Dracula's Guest' with other books? A: Yes, you can store it with other books. Just ensure it is upright to maintain its shape.
- Q: Is 'Dracula's Guest' a good gift? A: Yes, it makes an excellent gift for fans of classic literature and horror. Its unique collection appeals to readers of all ages.
- Q: What if 'Dracula's Guest' arrives damaged? A: If it arrives damaged, you should contact the seller for return or exchange options. Keeping the original packaging can help with the return process.
- Q: Where can I buy 'Dracula's Guest'? A: You can buy it from various online retailers and bookstores. It's widely available due to its popularity.
- Q: Are there any illustrations in 'Dracula's Guest'? A: No, this edition does not include illustrations. It focuses on the text of the stories.
- Q: What makes 'Dracula's Guest' unique? A: Its unique aspect is the curation of various Victorian vampire stories, providing a cultural context for the vampire mythos.