The Tales of Nosferatu - Short Stories showcasing the Evolution of the Vampire Legend
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The Tales of Nosferatu - Short Stories showcasing the Evolution of the Vampire Legend

  1. 252 pages
  2. English
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  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The Tales of Nosferatu - Short Stories showcasing the Evolution of the Vampire Legend

About this book

Uncover the shadows with The Tales of Nosferatu, a definitive collection of bone-chilling short stories that map the dark, captivating evolution of the vampire tale in literature. From the genre's earliest stirrings to romantic interpretations, this volume is an essential journey through the history of the undead.

This collection provides a rich tapestry of classic works, showcasing how the vampire transformed from a grotesque folklore ghoul into the sophisticated, often tragic, creature of night:

  • The Origins of Dread: Unearth the foundational terror with The Skeleton Count; Or, The Vampire Mistress by Elizabeth Grey, a key precursor to the Victorian vampire craze, and The Vampyre's Story by James Malcolm Rymer.

  • Gothic and Literary Masters: Experience the refined chill of The Pale Lady by Alexandre Dumas and Paul Bocage, the aristocratic horror of A True Story Of A Vampire by Count Eric Stenbock, and the haunting work of Julian Hawthorne in The Grave Of Ethelind Fionguala.

  • The Psychological Turn: Explore the subtle, creeping terror in tales like Let Loose by Mary Cholmondeley, which uses vampirism to explore themes of psychological and moral drainage.

  • From Classic to Modern: The collection spans the centuries, culminating in works like Vampirella by Ron Goulart, providing a comprehensive view of the blood-curdling genre.

  • Also Included: The Vampyre's Story by James Malcolm Rymer and Grettir At Thorhallstead by Frank Norris.

The Tales of Nosferatu is a must-read for all those with a love of the macabre and a keen interest in the origins, influences, and dark destiny of vampire fiction. Discover the classics that drained the life out of a generation and shaped the mythos forever.

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Information

Publisher
Fantasy and Horror Classics
Year
2020
Print ISBN
9781447407447
eBook ISBN
9781528763981

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. The Skeleton Count or, the Vampire Mistress
  6. The Vampyre's Story
  7. The Pale Lady
  8. The Grave of Ethelind Fionguala
  9. Let Loose
  10. A True Story of a Vampire
  11. Grettir at Thorhall-Stead
  12. The Blood Fetish
  13. The Land of the Time Leeches
  14. The Elder Brother
  15. I, The Vampire
  16. The Bride of the Isles
  17. Les Vampires
  18. The Bat
  19. Cat People
  20. Vampirella