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The Vampyre: A Tale By Lord Byron (1819)

The Vampyre: A Tale By Lord Byron (1819)

Polidori, John William

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ISBN10: 1168947278
ISBN13: 9781168947277
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 90
Weight: 0.67
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Vampyre: A Tale is a gothic novella written by John William Polidori, a physician and writer who served as Lord Byron's personal physician. The book was originally published in 1819 and is considered to be one of the earliest examples of vampire fiction in English literature. The story follows the adventures of Aubrey, a young Englishman who meets the mysterious Lord Ruthven while traveling in Europe. Ruthven is charming and sophisticated, but Aubrey soon discovers that he is also a vampire who preys on innocent young women. As the story unfolds, Aubrey becomes increasingly entangled in Ruthven's dark world, and he must confront the terrifying reality of the vampire's existence. Along the way, he meets a variety of colorful characters, including a beautiful and virtuous young woman named Ianthe, who becomes a pawn in Ruthven's deadly games. Polidori's novella is notable for its atmospheric descriptions, vivid characters, and haunting themes. It is a classic example of gothic literature, with its emphasis on horror, suspense, and the supernatural. The Vampyre has been adapted numerous times in film, television, and other media, and it continues to be a beloved and influential work of vampire fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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