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Dracula (Paperback)
Bram Stoker
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Fledgling English lawyer Jonathan Harker treks into the Carpathian
Mountains to complete a real estate transaction—despite the
frightening warnings of the horrible dangers that await him.
Harker’s client is the ancient Count Dracula, who lives in a
sumptuously furnished castle—one strangely devoid of mirrors.
Harker soon realizes that the Count’s interest in London is more
than idle curiosity, and is woefully unprepared for the Count’s
obsession with Harker’s fiancée, Mina . . .
Fledgling English lawyer Jonathan Harker treks into the Carpathian
Mountains to complete a real estate transaction—despite the
frightening warnings of the horrible dangers that await him.
Harker’s client is the ancient Count Dracula, who lives in a
sumptuously furnished castle—one strangely devoid of mirrors.
Harker soon realizes that the Count’s interest in London is more
than idle curiosity, and is woefully unprepared for the Count’s
obsession with Harker’s fiancée, Mina . . .
HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved,
essential classics. 'We are in Transylvania; and Transylvania is
not England. Our ways are not your ways, and there shall be to you
many strange things.' Earnest and naive solicitor Jonathan Harker
travels to Transylvania to organise the estate of the infamous
Count Dracula at his crumbling castle in the ominous Carpathian
Mountains. Through notes and diary entries, Harker keeps track of
the horrors and terrors that beset him at the castle, telling his
fiance Mina of the Count's supernatural powers and his own
imprisonment. Although Harker eventually manages to escape and
reunite with Mina, his experiences have led to a mental breakdown
of sorts. Meanwhile in England, Mina's friend Lucy has been bitten
and begins to turn into a vampire. With the help of Professor Van
Helsing, a previous suitor of Lucy's, Seward, and Lucy's fiance
Holmwood attempt to thwart Count Dracula and his attempts on Lucy
and consequently Mina's life. Arguably the most enduring Gothic
novel of the 19th Century, Bram Stoker's Dracula is as chilling
today in its depiction of the vampire world and its exploration of
Victorian values as it was at its time of publication.
Dracula meets manga in this surreally beautiful and chilling
retelling of Bram Stoker’s quintessential horror classic. In this
beautiful, evocative, and often surreal retelling of Dracula, a
fearsome enemy comes from the east, bringing with it horrors the
likes of which have never been seen in the British Empire. Standing
opposed are Wilhelmina “Mina” Murray and her stalwart
companions, united in a cabal that eclipses gender, nationality,
and station until they can achieve victory. The lines between
reality and fiction blur as Count Dracula’s influence grows
within the halls of Whitby School. The arrival of the eccentric
Professor Abraham Van Helsing offers Mina and the others a chance
to learn about the foul condition that afflicts their shared
companion. But will the professor’s knowledge be enough to
preserve them in the face of this unspeakable evil, or will their
fragile bonds be torn apart by the arrival of the Son of Dragon?
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Dracula - Play (Paperback)
John Godber, Jane Thornton, Bram Stoker; Screenplay by John Godber, Jane Thornton
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Written in 1897, Stoker's novel introduces the iconic character of
the vampire Count Dracula. Through a series of letters and diary
entries, the novel tells the story of Dracula's attempt to move
from Transylvania to England, and the battle between Dracula and a
small group of men and women led by Professor Abraham Van Helsing.
Although Stoker did not invent the vampire, he defined its modern
form as we know it today.
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Dracula (Paperback)
Bram Stoker
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Acting on behalf of his firm of solicitors, Jonathan Harker travels
to the Carpathian Mountains to finalize the sale of England's
Carfax Abbey to Transylvanian noble Count Dracula. Little does he
realize that, in doing so, he endangers all that he loves. For
Dracula is one of the Un-dead—a centuries-old vampire who sleeps
by day and stalks by night, feasting on the blood of his helpless
victims. Once on English soil, the count sets his sights on
Jonathan's circle of associates, among them his beloved wife
Mina. To thwart Dracula's evil designs, Jonathan and his friends
will have to accept as truth the most preposterous superstitions
concerning vampires, and in the company of legendary vampire hunter
Abraham Van Helsing, embark on an unholy adventure for
which even their worst nightmares have not prepared them.
First published in 1897, Bram Stoker's Dracula established
the ground rules for virtually all vampire fiction written in its
wake. This volume is one of Barnes &
Noble's Collectible Editions classics. Each volume features
authoritative texts by the world's greatest authors in an
exquisitely designed foil-stamped binding, with
distinctive colored edging and an attractive ribbon bookmark.
Decorative, durable, and collectible, these books offer hours of
pleasure to readers young and old and are an indispensable
cornerstone for any home library.
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Dracula (Hardcover)
Bram Stoker
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'There he lay looking as if youth had been half-renewed, for the
white hair and moustache were changed to dark iron-grey, the cheeks
were fuller, and the white skin seemed ruby-red underneath; the
mouth was redder than ever, for on the lips were gouts of fresh
blood, which trickled from the corners of the mouth and ran over
the chin and neck. Even the deep, burning eyes seemed set amongst
the swollen flesh, for the lids and pouches underneath were
bloated. It seemed as if the whole awful creature were simply
gorged with blood; he lay like a filthy leech, exhausted with his
repletion.' Thus Bram Stoker, one of the greatest exponents of the
supernatural narrative, describes the demonic subject of his
chilling masterpiece Dracula, a truly iconic and unsettling tale of
vampirism.
'I knew the site of the hut and the hill behind it up which I had
rushed, and in the flickering glow the eyes of the rats still shone
with a sort of phosphorescence.' Beyond the genre-defining
influence of Dracula, Bram Stoker was also a master of the short
story form. This new collection of the author’s tales represents
his diverse interests in the macabre and uncanny, ranging from the
hallucinatory and dreamlike in ‘The Shadow Builder’ and ‘In
the Valley of the Shadow’ to the more overtly horrifying in the
mini- masterpieces of ‘The Judge’s House’ and ‘The Burial
of the Rats’. Alongside acknowledged classics of the horror short
story canon, this new volume also includes obscurities such as the
darkly comic ‘Old Hoggen: A Mystery’ and the morbid fairy tale
‘The Castle of the King’ to reflect the full brilliance of the
legendary writer.
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Dracula (Hardcover)
Bram Stoker
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Dracula meets manga in this surreally beautiful and chilling
retelling of Bram Stoker’s quintessential horror classic. In this
beautiful, evocative, and often surreal retelling of Dracula, a
fearsome enemy comes from the east, bringing with it horrors the
likes of which have never been seen in the British Empire. Standing
opposed are Wilhelmina "Mina" Murray and her stalwart companions,
united in a cabal that eclipses gender, nationality, and station
until they can achieve victory. The work of the devil dashes
Russian cargo ship the Demeter upon the cliffs of Whitby Harbour,
unleashing a demonic plague onto the unsuspecting students of
Whitby School. Meanwhile, Mina struggles to find her place as the
only girl at the male-dominated academy. She will have to prove
herself when this unspeakable evil lays claim to her beloved
companion Lucy Westerna.
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Dracula (Hardcover)
Bram Stoker
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This is an attractive genuine bonded leather edition, with
gilt-edged pages and gold ribbon marker that will make an elegant
addition to any home library. This edition of Dracula and Other
Horror Classics is part of Barnes & Noble's series of quality
leatherbound volumes. Each title in the series presents a classic
work in an attractively designed edition, bound in genuine bonded
leather. These books make elegant additions to any home library.
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Dracula (Paperback, New edition)
Bram Stoker; Introduction by David Rogers; Notes by David Rogers; Series edited by Keith Carabine
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Introduction and Notes by Dr David Rogers, Kingston University.
'There he lay looking as if youth had been half-renewed, for the
white hair and moustache were changed to dark iron-grey, the cheeks
were fuller, and the white skin seemed ruby-red underneath; the
mouth was redder than ever, for on the lips were gouts of fresh
blood, which trickled from the corners of the mouth and ran over
the chin and neck. Even the deep, burning eyes seemed set amongst
the swollen flesh, for the lids and pouches underneath were
bloated. It seemed as if the whole awful creature were simply
gorged with blood; he lay like a filthy leech, exhausted with his
repletion.' Thus Bram Stoker, one of the greatest exponents of the
supernatural narrative, describes the demonic subject of his
chilling masterpiece Dracula, a truly iconic and unsettling tale of
vampirism.
This is the classic novel brought to life in full colour! Bram
Stoker's gothic masterpiece was first published in 1897, and has
spawned so many classic films, all based on the character he
invented when Queen Victoria was on the throne. Like
"Frankenstein", the films have pushed the characters into the very
fabric of our society, so it is with great pride that we bring you
a visual treatment that is true to the original - made even more
exciting by the wonderous talent that is Staz Johnson!
Exam board: Edexcel, OCR, Cambridge Assessment International
Education Level & Subject: AS and A Level English Literature
First teaching: September 2015 First examination: June 2017, June
2022/23
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Dracula (Paperback)
Bram Stoker; Edited by Rachel Feder
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Arguably the most famous vampire story in all of literature, Bram
Stoker's Dracula (1897) is the chilling tale of a monster of
incomprehensible evil and the band of heroes who desperately hunt
him. With twists and turns that unfold through journal entries,
letters, and other "found" writings, Stoker stages a dramatic
struggle between forces of good and evil, insanity and reason, and
fear and desire as the group contends with the mysterious Count
Dracula and his terrifying nature. This unforgettable masterpiece
of Gothic horror inspired several iconic adaptations and has become
the archetype for the vampire lore that continues to grip audiences
across countless genres and mediums.
On a trip to Transylvania, Jonathan Harker stays at an eerie castle
owned by Count Dracula. When strange things start to happen, and
the count escapes to London, Harker realizes that he and his
friends are in grave danger. These reader-favorite tiles are now
updated for enhanced Common Core State Standards support, including
discussion and writing prompts developed by a Common Core expert,
an expanded introduction, bolded glossary words and dynamic new
covers.
From Longman's Cultural Edition series, this new edition of
"Dracula," edited by Andrew Elfenbein, recovers the cultural
complexity of Bram Stoker's novel and offers a wide array of
contextualizing documents, including contemporary reviews and
articles about Eastern Europe, science, gender, and media. Rather
than tracing Dracula through all his later incarnations, this
edition offers ways to understand the late Victorian origins of
Bram Stoker's remarkable book. While "Dracula" never simply
reflects contemporary trends, reading it with knowledge of
contemporary events and debates can clarify what may otherwise seem
puzzling. Throughout, Stoker emphasizes that his vampire story
takes place not in a hazy, fictional past, but in a sharply
realized England of the 1890s. The materials in the sections of
Cultural Contexts illuminate the references to Victorian culture in
Stoker's version of this seemingly timeless story.
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Miss Betty (Hardcover)
Bram Stoker; Contributions by Mint Editions
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Miss Betty (1898) is a novel by Irish author Bram Stoker. Written
only a year after the publication of Dracula, Miss Betty helped to
establish the Irish master of Gothic horror's reputation as a
leading writer of the early-twentieth century. "Of all the
incidents of her early life none had so great or lasting an effect
on Betty Pole as those that evening in Cheyne Walk on which she had
been accused of breaking the blue china jar." Following an innocent
accident, Betty Pole is berated by her grandfather, who believes
she has broken a priceless heirloom. On this day, Betty first
learns of her strange ability to sense things before they happen,
which proves both a gift and a curse in due time. That night, Betty
learns the truth behind her identity and is named the heiress of
her grandfather's fortune. The next morning, he is found dead. As
Betty gets older, as England passes from one era into the next, she
is forced to hide her ability from the suspicions and intentions of
friends and strangers alike. Miss Betty is a gripping work of
fantasy and historical romance by Bram Stoker, the secretive and
vastly underrated creator of Dracula, one of history's greatest
villains. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally
typeset manuscript, this edition of Bram Stoker's Miss Betty is a
classic of Irish literature reimagined for modern readers.
The Mystery of the Sea (1902) is a novel by Irish author Bram
Stoker. Combining occult elements with historical events involving
the Spanish-American War and the 1588 defeat of the Spanish Armada,
The Mystery of the Sea is an informed mystery and political
thriller that helped to establish the Irish master of Gothic
horror’s reputation as a leading writer of the early-twentieth
century. On his first trip to Cruden Bay, a seaside village near
Aberdeen, Scotland, a young Englishman named Archibald Hunter
discovers his gift for second sight. This strange power grants him
the ability to predict future events, as well as to see spirits.
Trained by a local woman named Gormala MacNeil, who shares his
powers, Hunter learns to control his second sight. When he returns
to Cruden Bay a year later to live their permanently, he
unwittingly purchases a trunk containing letters and documents
dating back to the 16th century. With the help of Marjory Drake, a
secretive American, he deciphers the letters to discover clues
leading to the location of a secret treasure. Hidden by a Spaniard
named Don Bernadino de Escoban following the English defeat of the
Spanish Armada, the treasure has long been forgotten to all but Don
Bernadino’s descendants. Enveloped in layers of mystery, pulled
into events involving ancient piracy and the Spanish-American War,
Hunter must rely on his hidden powers and uncommon courage to save
not only the woman he loves, but his life. With a beautifully
designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition
of Bram Stoker’s The Mystery of the Sea is a classic of Irish
literature reimagined for modern readers.
The Lair of the White Worm (1911) is a novel by Irish author Bram
Stoker. Published only a year before Stoker’s death, The Lair of
the White Worm helped to establish the Irish master of Gothic
horror’s reputation as a leading writer of the early-twentieth
century. The novel is partly based on the legend of the Lambton
Worm, a story from popular English folklore dating back to at least
the 14th century. In 1860, an Australian named Adam Salton is
contacted by his great-uncle, who invites him to make a visit to
England. Arriving by boat in Southampton, Salton is greeted by the
elderly Richard, who surprisingly names him heir of the family
estate in Derbyshire. When he gets to Lesser Hill, he is quickly
overwhelmed by terrifying and mysterious events. His neighbor,
Edgar Cawall, is a strange man obsessed with mesmerism and
protecting his crops from pigeons. At his own estate, Salton is
forced to use mongooses to combat an infestation of black snakes.
Meanwhile, a local woman named Arabella March appears to be
involved in a series of strange disappearances rumored to have
something to do with the legendary White Worm, an ancient creature
haunting the landscape of rural Derbyshire. The Lair of the White
Worm is a gripping work of Gothic horror by Bram Stoker, the
secretive and vastly underrated creator of Dracula, one of
history’s greatest villains. With a beautifully designed cover
and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Bram
Stoker’s The Lair of the White Worm is a classic of Irish
literature reimagined for modern readers.
The Gates of Life (1905), also published as The Man, is a novel by
Irish author Bram Stoker. Written at the height of his career, The
Gates of Life helped to establish the Irish master of Gothic
horror’s reputation as a leading writer of the early-twentieth
century. Inspired by the archetype of the New Woman—a type of
literary character incorporating elements of 19th century
feminism—Stoker crafts a novel capable of captivating the reader
while critiquing the constraints of class and gender on women and
men of the early twentieth century. Following the death of his
young wife in childbirth, Squire Stephen Norman promises to raise
his daughter as his heir. Naming her Stephen, he encourages her to
befriend the local boys and refuses to constrain her in the manner
typical for young girls of the time. She grows up alongside Harold,
who is taken in by Norman after his father’s death from
pneumonia. As the story unfolds, a romance develops between Stephen
and Leonard, complicating Norman’s wish for his daughter to marry
Harold. Having promised Norman on his deathbed that he would look
after Stephen, Harold is heartbroken when she proposes to Leonard,
but he refuses to give up hope. As time and distance drive them
apart, they will need more than ancient promises and memories of a
shared childhood to unite them once again. The Gates of Life is a
gripping work of romance by Bram Stoker, the secretive and vastly
underrated creator of Dracula, one of history’s greatest
villains. >With a beautifully designed cover and professionally
typeset manuscript, this edition of Bram Stoker’s The Gates of
Life is a classic of Irish literature reimagined for modern
readers.
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