Description
Dracula's Guest
Book Summary
This commemorative edition brings together Bram Stoker's early stories, originally published in the press, along with the discarded chapter from his masterpiece, "Dracula." In this volume, the reader will find a collection of horror and ghost stories that reveal the origins of the Irish author's style, as well as the first appearance of the famous vampire in an independent tale. A unique opportunity to discover the lesser-known side of the creator of the most enduring literary myth.
What is it about?
Two years after Bram Stoker's death, his wife, Florence Balcombe, following his wishes, collected and published a set of stories from his early period that had appeared sporadically in newspapers and magazines. To these texts was added a chapter from "Dracula" that, due to its length, was cut from the final novel. This chapter constitutes an independent story in its own right and presents the first appearance of the monster. The work allows the reader to explore the seeds of Stoker's literary universe, from his first forays into gothic horror to the consolidation of his most famous myth. The edition follows the first version of 1914, offering a reading experience faithful to the original.
Main themes
- The origin of the Dracula myth through an unpublished chapter of the novel.
- The evolution of Bram Stoker's narrative style in his early horror stories.
- Horror and ghost literature in the Victorian and Gothic tradition.
- The recovery of scattered texts as part of the author's literary legacy.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers passionate about classic horror literature, followers of Bram Stoker's work, and scholars of the Gothic genre. It will also be of great interest to those who wish to know the creative process behind "Dracula" and explore the Irish author's origins through his early writings. It is an essential read for completists and lovers of commemorative editions.
What this book offers
- Access to a discarded chapter of "Dracula" that functions as an independent story and reveals the vampire's first appearance.
- A collection of early stories by Bram Stoker, recovered from periodicals, which show the evolution of his narrative voice.
- An edition faithful to the first 1914 publication, commemorating the centenary of the author's death.
- The opportunity to discover the lesser-known side of the creator of the Dracula myth.
Technical specifications
- Author: Stoker, Bram
- Publisher: Ediciones del Viento, S.L.
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION, HORROR AND GHOST STORIES
- Collection: GRAN VIENTO DEL OESTE
- Binding: Other
- Publication date: May 2012
- Number of pages: 280
- Weight: 274 g
Editorial review
This edition offers significant added value for Bram Stoker fans by gathering scattered material and an unpublished chapter of his most famous novel. The recovery of the author's early stories allows us to appreciate the evolution of his style and his contribution to the horror genre. It is a work of interest to both the general reader and the specialist, providing a more complete perspective on Stoker's literary legacy.