Dracula by Bram Stoker is a classic gothic horror novel that introduced Count Dracula, the iconic vampire. Told through letters, diaries, and newspaper clippings, the story follows Jonathan Harker, a young solicitor who travels to Transylvania and encounters the mysterious Count. As Dracula travels to England, he begins to prey on innocent victims, including Lucy Westenra and Mina Harker. A group of friends, led by Professor Van Helsing, bands together to stop the vampire’s reign of terror. Blending suspense, horror, and Victorian anxieties about science and sexuality, Dracula remains one of the most influential and enduring works in horror literature.
About Bram Stoker
An Irish novelist and short story writer, best known for his seminal Gothic horror novel, Dracula. Published in 1897, Dracula introduced the iconic vampire character and established many of the tropes associated with vampire fiction. Stoker's work explored themes of good versus evil, temptation, Victorian anxieties, and the supernatural. His enduring creation has had an immeasurable impact on popular culture, making Dracula a timeless masterpiece of horror literature.
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