4.1
Fantasy & SciFi
This blood-curdling tale of thirsty vampires continues to hold audiences spellbound more than a century after its publication.
Summoned to assist with legal matters regarding a real estate transaction, young Englishman Jonathan Harker journeys to the dismal, dreary castle of Count Dracula in Transylvania. The fledgling solicitor is completely unprepared for what he will discover in the days to come—and the horrifying chain of events sparked by his unsettling stay with the mysterious Count.
The Dracula mythology has inspired a vast subculture, but the story has never been better told than by Bram Stoker. He succeeds entirely in his aim to terrify. His myth is powerful because it allows evil to remain mysterious, unconquerable by strength of mind or virtuous action.
Van Helsing’s high-thinking and scientific skill cannot resist the dreadful potency of the undead. The high virtue of Lucy can simply be drained away, as her blood is drained away, until she too joins the vampire brood. Only the old magic—a crucifix, garlic, a wooden stake—can provide effective weapons against the Count’s appalling power.
© 2006 Blackstone Publishing (Lydbok): 9781483088587
Utgivelsesdato
Lydbok: 2. april 2006
4.1
Fantasy & SciFi
This blood-curdling tale of thirsty vampires continues to hold audiences spellbound more than a century after its publication.
Summoned to assist with legal matters regarding a real estate transaction, young Englishman Jonathan Harker journeys to the dismal, dreary castle of Count Dracula in Transylvania. The fledgling solicitor is completely unprepared for what he will discover in the days to come—and the horrifying chain of events sparked by his unsettling stay with the mysterious Count.
The Dracula mythology has inspired a vast subculture, but the story has never been better told than by Bram Stoker. He succeeds entirely in his aim to terrify. His myth is powerful because it allows evil to remain mysterious, unconquerable by strength of mind or virtuous action.
Van Helsing’s high-thinking and scientific skill cannot resist the dreadful potency of the undead. The high virtue of Lucy can simply be drained away, as her blood is drained away, until she too joins the vampire brood. Only the old magic—a crucifix, garlic, a wooden stake—can provide effective weapons against the Count’s appalling power.
© 2006 Blackstone Publishing (Lydbok): 9781483088587
Utgivelsesdato
Lydbok: 2. april 2006
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Marie
19. apr. 2023
As someone who enjoys reading horror literature, I found Bram Stoker's "Dracula" to be a captivating and chilling read. The novel follows the story of the infamous vampire Count Dracula as he attempts to move from Transylvania to England, and the group of individuals who band together to stop him. Stoker's use of various narrators throughout the novel, including journal entries and letters, allows for a multifaceted view of the story and characters. Each character has their own distinct voice and personality, which makes for an engaging read. One of the aspects of the novel that I found particularly frightening was the portrayal of Dracula himself. Stoker's description of the vampire is hauntingly vivid, from his sharp fangs to his ability to control others through hypnosis. Additionally, the use of blood as a recurring motif adds to the overall sense of terror. However, despite the effective use of horror elements, I couldn't help but feel that the novel could have been even scarier.
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