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Carmilla

Carmilla

Sheridan Lefanu, J.

Paperback

HorrorClassic FictionGeneral Fiction

ISBN10: 9354758118
ISBN13: 9789354758119
Publisher: Alpha Ed
Published: Jul 5 2021
Pages: 76
Weight: 0.27
Height: 0.18 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A haunting invitation to a world where desire and dread walk hand in hand. Carmilla returns, not as a faded relic, but as a vivid, living experience-haunting the margins of late nineteenth century Ireland and Victorian Britain. This restored edition offers a concise, spine-tingling fusion of gothic fiction and supernatural horror fiction, unveiling an early vampire tale that threads feminine vampirism themes with power and sexuality. The atmosphere of loneliness and fear is rendered with precision, drawing readers into a mood that lingers long after the final page. More than a reprint, it is a carefully annotated edition for students and curious minds alike, designed to illuminate how LeFanu's novella shaped a culture of fear and fascination around the vampire. Carmilla's historical significance sits at the crossroads of genre and social history: a touchstone for classic horror fans and gothic fiction readers, a crucial precursor to Bram Stoker's Dracula, and a window into Victorians' anxieties about gender, sexuality, and the unknown. Alpha Editions' edition is crafted for today's audience and future generations, restoring etymologies, cadence, and atmosphere with reverent care. Whether you are a casual reader seeking a compelling chills-and-thrills novella, or a collector pursuing a cultural treasure, this volume stands as both a powerful story and a lasting artistic achievement.

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