Dracula: Classic gothic horror novel (Annotated)

Annotated ContentThis edition has been annotated with the following unique content.Historical ContextDetailed 19th- Century AnalysisIntroduction SectionDracula, a dark vampire horror novel, was written by Bram Stoker and published in the United Kingdom in 1897.The story is told through letters, diary entries and some newspaper articles. The horror tale begins with newly qualified solicitor, Jonathon Harker, visiting Dracula’s castle in Transylvania where he quickly becomes a prisoner. Upon his escape, telling of the vampire legend moves to England where the hunt for the evil vampire begins continues.Sneak PeekYou cannot deceive me, my friend; I know too much, and my horses are swift.” As he spoke he smiled, and the lamplight fell on a hard-looking mouth, with very red lips and sharp-looking teeth, as white as ivory. One of my companions whispered to another the line from Burger’s “Lenore”:—“Denn die Todten reiten schnell”—(“For the dead travel fast.”)SynopsisThe 1897 gothic gothic fiction book is centered around the vampire Count Dracula. The dark vampire horror story follows Harker, a young solicitor, who becomes Dracula’s prisoner in his castle in Transylvania.Eventually escaping, Harker joins forces with others to find Dracula and destroy him. Initially hunting him in London and then pursuing him back to his castle where they manage to drive a stake through his heart, thereby defeating him and ending his reign of terror. The novel explores themes of love, temptation and the eternal battle between good and evil.Stunning ReprintAt Matford Publishing, our utmost priority is maintaining the originality and authenticity of this classic gothic vampire novel. We go to great lengths to ensure that the text remains unedited and true to the author's original publication, preserving its earliest form for your reading pleasure.Feel the chilling horror as Dracula spreads his curse of the undead. Fans of vampire fiction books for adults should put Dracula at the top of their list of “must reads”. Get lost in the world of classic horror, where danger and evil lurk around every corner, by purchasing this book right now. Contrast the nerve-wracking excitement of this classic with that of contemporary vampire legends and you'll find yourself keeping the lights on long after you’ve finished reading!We’re ready to ship this book off to you today at lightning speed, so you will find yourself indulging in this title without delay. Click the “Buy Now” button and it will be on its way!Title detailsOriginal 1897 textVictorian gothic horror5.5 x 8.5MattCream Read more