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Varney The Vampire; Or, The Feast Of Blood
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He'S Baaaaack After 100 Years Of Neglect, The Potboiler Penny Dreadful Varney The Vampire; Or, The Feast Of Blood Returns In This Innovative Critical Edition To Entertain A Whole New Generation Of Readers. Sold For A Penny A Chapter On The Streets Of London In 1845, Varney The Vampire Is A Milestone Of Vampire Fiction, Yet Ignored And Overlooked For Nearly 100 Years, Until Now! The Critical Edition Of Varney The Vampire; Or, The Feast Of Blood Includes: A Critical Introduction About The Penny Dreadful Press And The Lore Of The Mid 19Th Century Vampire Over 200 Notes Explaining References, Historical Information, And Corrections To The Text A Variety Of 19Th Century Essays Explaining The Horrors And Dangers Of (Gasp!) Reading Penny Dreadfuls Contemporary Critical Essays On James Malcolm Rymer And His Most Famous Penny Dreadfuls: Varney The Vampire And Sweeney Todd Four Additional Early Penny Dreadfuls Detailing Insanity, Family Cannibalism, Torture Gone Wrong, And Other Bed Time Stories A Reader'S Guide Reproductions Of The Original Woodcut Illustrations
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- Q: What is 'Varney the Vampire; or, The Feast of Blood' about? A: 'Varney the Vampire; or, The Feast of Blood' is a critical edition of a 19th-century Penny Dreadful novel that explores the origins of vampire fiction. It includes a critical introduction, notes on historical references, and essays on its literary significance.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Varney the Vampire; or, The Feast of Blood' is James Malcolm Rymer, who was known for his contributions to the Penny Dreadful genre.
- Q: How many pages does this edition have? A: 'Varney the Vampire; or, The Feast of Blood' has a total of 812 pages, making it a comprehensive read for those interested in classic horror literature.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'Varney the Vampire; or, The Feast of Blood' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was this critical edition published? A: The critical edition of 'Varney the Vampire; or, The Feast of Blood' was published on October 31, 2007.
- Q: Does this book contain illustrations? A: Yes, this edition includes reproductions of original woodcut illustrations that were part of the first publications of the Penny Dreadful.
- Q: What additional content is included in this critical edition? A: The critical edition includes over 200 notes explaining historical references, contemporary critical essays, a reader's guide, and additional essays on the dangers of reading Penny Dreadfuls.
- Q: Is this book suitable for new readers of vampire fiction? A: Yes, this critical edition is designed to entertain and educate a new generation of readers about the origins of vampire fiction, making it suitable for both new and seasoned readers.
- Q: What historical context does this book provide? A: 'Varney the Vampire; or, The Feast of Blood' includes a critical introduction that discusses the Penny Dreadful press and the lore surrounding 19th-century vampire stories.
- Q: What genre is 'Varney the Vampire; or, The Feast of Blood' classified under? A: This book is classified under the Classics genre, specifically within the horror and vampire fiction categories.