When Aubrey, a young Englishman, meets a mysterious man from London
high society, Lord Ruthven, they become unlikely friends. Shortly
after, Aubrey decides to accompany the noble on a trip to Rome.
However, when a moral disagreement arises between the two, Aubrey
decides to leave Ruthven in Rome, and goes off on his own. Arriving
in Greece, Aubrey meets Ianthe, and the two share an immediate
connection. After sharing stories and an evening together, Aubrey
and Ianthe part ways for the night. However, after a devastating
turn of events, Aubrey and Ruthven reunite, and Aubrey, ready to
leave Greece behind, is happy to travel with the older man once
again. But as they continue their travels, Aubrey slowly begins to
notice Ruthven's odd behavior. After even more consideration,
Aubrey realizes a shocking pattern-nearly everyone that Ruthven
comes in close contact to meets an untimely end. Afraid of his
newly acquired knowledge, Aubrey attempts to distance himself from
the suspicious man, though he is forced to reconsider his efforts
when Ruthven expresses intent to marry Aubrey's sister. First
published under Lord Byron's name, The Vampyre rose to immediate
commercial success. However, though he was inspired by a discarded
piece of Lord Bryon's work, both authors have since admitted that
John William Polidori was the true writer of The Vampyre.
Considered to be the first work of vampire fiction, The Vampyre had
an immense role in shaping vampires as literary figures,
influencing the canonical rules of vampires that many still follow
today. First published in 1819, Polidori's The Vampyre remains to
be a thrilling and spooky read centuries later, and has since
inspired both film and theater adaptations. With mystery and eerie
suspense, Polidori's work is an extraordinary example of 19th
century gothic horror. This edition of The Vampyre by John William
Polidori features a striking new cover design and is printed in a
font that is both modern and readable. With these accommodations,
The Vampyre caters to a contemporary audience while preserving the
original innovation of John William Polidori's work.
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