The Vampyre
John William Polidori · 1824
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About the book
The Vampyre*, a short gothic novel by John William Polidori, was first published in 1819 and is considered the first modern vampire story. The story features Lord Ruthven, a seductive aristocrat with unnatural powers over men and women, and an insatiable thirst for blood. Polidori's innovative portrayal of the vampire as a Byronic figure is said to have set the template for the modern vampire.
Book details
- Year
- 1824
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Carcanet Press Ltd.
- Editions
- 131
- Reader rating
- 3.6 / 5 (12)
- Pages
- 192
- ISBN
- 9781857547870
Data source: Wikidata
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