Description
Unpublished Stories
Book Summary
This collection gathers seven tales by Bram Stoker that remained forgotten in newspapers and magazines, inaccessible in standard anthologies. Far from the shadow of Dracula, the reader will discover a versatile and surprising author. Essential material for better understanding the work of a writer who goes far beyond his most famous character.
What is it about?
The volume recovers seven short stories that Stoker published in the press and that have remained unpublished in book format. Far from the vampire myth, these stories explore very diverse registers: tales of love, mystery, death, and also pieces full of wit, humor, and gruesomeness. Each story is a window into Stoker's narrative versatility, showing his ability to transition from drama to suspense, from irony to the macabre. These are texts that enrich the understanding of his literary universe and offer a new perspective on an author whom tradition has reduced almost exclusively to Dracula. A delight for readers who want to go beyond the prince of vampires.
Main themes
- Horror and ghost stories with a classic approach.
- Mystery and suspense narrative set in Victorian contexts.
- Stories of love and death treated with irony and gruesomeness.
- The recovery of the minor and scattered work of a canonical author.
- Humor as a counterpoint to supernatural and tragic elements.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in modern and contemporary fiction, especially fans of horror literature and the gothic genre. It is also an essential read for those who wish to know the lesser-known work of Bram Stoker, beyond Dracula, and for aficionados of ghost stories and short fiction from the late 19th century.
What this book offers
- Access to unpublished stories by Bram Stoker, not collected in previous anthologies.
- A more complete and nuanced view of the author, showing his versatility beyond horror.
- A varied reading experience that combines mystery, humor, and gruesomeness in balanced doses.
- The opportunity to discover hidden literary gems that enrich the legacy of the creator of Dracula.
Technical specifications
- Author: Stoker, Bram
- Publisher: Ediciones del Viento
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION, HORROR AND GHOST STORIES
- Collection: VIENTO DEL OESTE
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: May 2013
- Number of pages: 208
- Weight: 252 g
Editorial review
This edition is of great interest to scholars and fans of Bram Stoker's work, as it rescues texts that had remained outside the usual canon. The selection shows an author more multifaceted than his fame suggests, capable of moving with ease between horror, humor, and mystery. A solid proposal for those seeking to broaden their knowledge of the genre and the author.