Carmilla
eBook - ePub

Carmilla

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eBook - ePub

About this book

First published in 1872, Carmilla is a classic gothic novella and one of the earliest examples of vampire fiction. Fast-paced and gripping, the story follows the protagonist Laura, who lives in a secluded castle in the woods with her father. One day, a carriage accident brings a young woman named Carmilla into their lives, and she is taken in as a guest. As time goes on, Laura becomes increasingly drawn to Carmilla, despite her strange behavior and the eerie occurrences happening in the castle. As their relationship deepens, Laura begins to suspect that Carmilla may not be who she seems, and that her presence may be linked to a series of mysterious deaths in the surrounding area. Carmilla has had a significant influence on the image of the vampire in popular culture, especially in its depiction of same-sex desire. The novel's depiction of the relationship between Carmilla and Laura, which is both sensual and dangerous, was considered subversive for its time and Carmilla is now considered the original prototype for the lesbian vampire. With elements of horror, mystery, and the supernatural, Carmilla is a gripping tale of love and terror that remains celebrated and influential today. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classics series brings together high-quality paperback editions of classics works, presented with contemporary graphic cover designs. Together they make a wonderful collection which is perfect for any home library.

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Information

Publisher
Arcturus
Year
2023
eBook ISBN
9781398833654

Table of contents

  1. Title Page
  2. Contents
  3. Introduction
  4. Prologue
  5. Chapter I: An Early Fright
  6. Chapter II: A Guest
  7. Chapter III: We Compare Notes
  8. Chapter IV: Her Habits – A Saunter
  9. Chapter V: A Wonderful Likeness
  10. Chapter VI: A Very Strange Agony
  11. Chapter VII: Descending
  12. Chapter VIII: Search
  13. Chapter IX: The Doctor
  14. Chapter X: Bereaved
  15. Chapter XI: The Story
  16. Chapter XII: A Petition
  17. Chapter XIII: The Woodman
  18. Chapter XIV: The Meeting
  19. Chapter XV: Ordeal and Execution
  20. Chapter XVI: Conclusion
  21. Copyright