{"product_id":"gothic-tales-of-vampires-terrifying-tales-of-the-undead-9781447406563","title":"Gothic Tales of Vampires - Terrifying Tales of the Undead","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLurk into the darkest corners of literature with\u003cem\u003e Gothic Tales of Vampires\u003c\/em\u003e, an essential collection tracing the terrifying and seductive evolution of the vampire from the Romantic era to the 20th century. This volume gathers bone-chilling short stories that define the vampire mythos, moving beyond folklore into the realms of high Gothic terror, historical case files, and psychological dread.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe collection begins at the source, featuring the foundational work that defined the genre: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Vampyre\u003c\/em\u003e by John Polidori: The first great vampiric tale in English literature. Born from a famous ghost story competition involving Lord Byron and Mary Shelley, Polidori's creation, Lord Ruthven, established the template for the aristocratic, seductive, and malevolent vampire that would influence all who followed, including Bram Stoker.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis journey through the macabre continues with: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFritz Haarmann - The Hanover Vampire\u003c\/em\u003e by Montague Summers: A notorious piece of work from the legendary occultist and historian of the supernatural, detailing a gruesome historical case of vampirism and blood-lust.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Vampire of Croglin Grange\u003c\/em\u003e by Captain Fisher: A classic Gothic account often presented as a true haunting, featuring a terrifying, physical encounter with a creature of the night.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Storm Visitor\u003c\/em\u003e by Thomas Peckett Prest: A tale from the Victorian \"penny dreadful\" era, demonstrating the sensational and visceral popularity of the vampire theme in the period.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThree Young Ladies\u003c\/em\u003e by Bram Stoker: A story from the creator of \u003cem\u003eDracula\u003c\/em\u003e, offering a glimpse into the author's other writings concerning the subtle and devastating lure of the undead.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eModern Masters: \u003c\/em\u003e The collection extends into the contemporary era with works such as The Believer by Sydney Horler, showcasing the myth's enduring power and evolution into the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eGothic Tales of Vampires is highly recommended for lovers of Gothic literature and is not to be missed by anyone interested in the origins and enduring terror of the vampire story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Various\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Fantasy and Horror Classics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/04\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 98\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.29lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.23d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781447406563","brand":"Fantasy and Horror Classics","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44902492766323,"sku":"9781447406563","price":25.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_7165ab4e-ce1a-4f9b-a319-2d293792f345.jpg?v=1777387194","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/gothic-tales-of-vampires-terrifying-tales-of-the-undead-9781447406563","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}