{"product_id":"9788419467737","title":"CARMILLA AND OTHER VAMPIRESSES","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCARMILLA AND OTHER VAMPIRESSES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis anthology brings together some of the most seductive and sinister tales from the female vampiric imagery of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Headlined by the famous novella \u003cem\u003eCarmilla\u003c\/em\u003e (1872) by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, a precursor to \u003cem\u003eDracula\u003c\/em\u003e, the work includes texts by authors such as Edgar Allan Poe, Anne Crawford, and Rubén Darío. The reader will encounter ambiguous figures, at once terrifying and attractive, that break with the male archetypes of the traditional vampire and explore darkness from a female perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work delves into the shadows of the 19th century to explore the figure of the vampiress, a character that challenges the conventions of the era. The volume is headed by \u003cem\u003eCarmilla\u003c\/em\u003e, the novella by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu that laid the foundations of the modern vampire myth before Bram Stoker. In this story, a young woman is seduced by a mysterious and beautiful visitor, in a tale that combines gothic horror, erotic tension, and an oppressive atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong with this masterpiece, the anthology includes other classic stories where vampiresses appear as ambiguous figures, at once terrifying and attractive. Authors such as Edgar Allan Poe, Anne Crawford, or Rubén Darío contribute narratives that break with the male archetypes of the traditional vampire, offering a more complex and disturbing vision of female immortality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFemale vampirism as a literary figure that foreshadows the modern myth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe ambiguity between the seductive and the sinister in gothic horror.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe transgression of the male archetypes of the traditional vampire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe oppressive atmosphere and erotic tension in 19th-century narrative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eImmortality and darkness from a female perspective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in classic horror literature and Victorian gothic, as well as those who wish to explore the origins of the vampire myth from a female perspective. It will also be attractive to lovers of dark romantic narrative and ghost stories, as well as to scholars of the evolution of the fantastic genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA pioneering vision of female vampirism that precedes and enriches the tradition of \u003cem\u003eDracula\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA selection of classic stories by renowned authors, gathered in a single volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn exploration of the ambiguity between desire and terror in 19th-century literature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn opportunity to discover lesser-known texts that expand the vampiric imaginary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA read that combines entertainment with literary and historical value.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Various authors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Dnx Libros\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Classic fiction, Classic horror and ghost stories, Romantic narrative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Fondo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: October 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 400\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 400 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis anthology offers a unique perspective within the classic horror genre by focusing on the figure of the vampiress, a character often eclipsed by the male vampire. The inclusion of \u003cem\u003eCarmilla\u003c\/em\u003e as the centerpiece guarantees the interest of genre connoisseurs, while the complementary stories broaden the literary landscape of the era. It is a work recommended both for fans of the gothic and for those looking for a read that combines historical, literary, and entertainment value.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DNX LIBROS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405711466843,"sku":"9788419467737","price":20.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841946773.jpg?v=1781830696","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788419467737","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}