Step into the eerie world of Bram Stoker’s Dracula, a masterful tale of gothic horror that has captivated readers for over a century. This definitive edition not only includes the full, unabridged text of Stoker’s classic novel but also comes with an essential study guide designed specifically for teachers and students.
Dracula chronicles the chilling journey of Count Dracula, a vampire lord who seeks to spread his reign of terror from Transylvania to England. The story unfolds through a series of diary entries, letters, and newspaper clippings, revealing the dark and suspenseful battle between Dracula and a group of determined individuals led by Professor Abraham Van Helsing. This gripping narrative explores timeless themes of fear, sexuality, and the supernatural, making it a cornerstone of gothic literature.
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Character Analysis: In-depth profiles of key characters, including Dracula, Jonathan Harker, Mina Murray, and Van Helsing.Thematic Exploration: Insightful discussions on major themes such as fear, power, and the supernatural, with connections to historical and cultural contexts.Essay Questions: Thought-provoking prompts designed to stimulate critical thinking and analysis.Classroom Discussion: Engaging activities and discussion topics to deepen understanding and foster interactive learning.Historical and Cultural Context: Gain a richer perspective with notes on the historical backdrop of the late 19th century and its influence on the novel’s themes and characters.
Whether you’re an educator seeking to enrich your curriculum or a student looking for a deeper understanding of this gothic classic, this edition of Dracula is an invaluable resource. Embrace the chilling allure of Stoker’s tale and explore the novel’s intricate layers with the support of our comprehensive study guide.
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Irish-born Abraham Stoker, known as Bram, of Britain wrote the gothic horror novel Dracula (1897).
The feminist Charlotte Mathilda Blake Thornely Stoker at 15 Marino crescent, then as now called "the crescent," in Fairview, a coastal suburb of Dublin, Ireland, bore this third of seven children. The parents, members of church of Ireland, attended the parish church of Saint John the Baptist, located on Seafield road west in Clontarf with their baptized children.
Stoker, an invalid, started school at the age of seven years in 1854, when he made a complete and astounding recovery. Of this time, Stoker wrote, "I was naturally thoughtful, and the leisure of long illness gave opportunity for many thoughts which were fruitful according to their kind in later years."
After his recovery, he, a normal young man, even excelled as a university athlete at Trinity college, Dublin form 1864 to 1870 and graduated with honors in mathematics. He served as auditor of the college historical society and as president of the university philosophical society with his first paper on "Sensationalism in Fiction and Society."
In 1876, while employed as a civil servant in Dublin, Stoker wrote a non-fiction book (The Duties of Clerks of Petty Sessions in Ireland, published 1879) and theatre reviews for The Dublin Mail, a newspaper partly owned by fellow horror writer J. Sheridan Le Fanu. His interest in theatre led to a lifelong friendship with the English actor Henry Irving. He also wrote stories, and in 1872 "The Crystal Cup" was published by the London Society, followed by "The Chain of Destiny" in four parts in The Shamrock.
In 1878 Stoker married Florence Balcombe, a celebrated beauty whose former suitor was Oscar Wilde. The couple moved to London, where Stoker became business manager (at first as acting-manager) of Irving's Lyceum Theatre, a post he held for 27 years. The collaboration with Irving was very important for Stoker and through him he became involved in London's high society, where he met, among other notables, James McNeil Whistler, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. In the course of Irving's tours, Stoker got the chance to travel around the world.
The Stokers had one son, Irving Noel, who was born on December 31, 1879.
People cremated the body of Bram Stoker and placed his ashes placed in a display urn at Golders green crematorium. After death of Irving Noel Stoker in 1961, people added his ashes to that urn. Despite the original plan to keep ashes of his parents together, after death, people scattered ashes of Florence Stoker at the gardens of rest.
I did not enjoy this as I thought I would. **spoilers** The journal entries were a good format, yet I finished the book not knowing why the characters wanted to kill Dracula, how Mina did not become a vampire, and why lucy was going only after the children. However, I couldn't help but wonder, did she who shall not be named get the idea of Harry Potter scar from Mina's scar?
This is a very good book. The diary/journal/telegram entry format took some time to get used to however. Otherwise, it tells like an adventure with intrigue and romance. With some really gross moments. Really....really gross.