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Explore the origins of the modern vampire with this scholarly collection from Manchester University Press. John Polidori's 1819 novella, The Vampyre, changed horror forever by introducing the concept of the sophisticated, seductive aristocrat. Unlike the mindless monsters of earlier folklore, Polidori's Lord Ruthven brought the vampire into the heart of London society. This book examines the birth of Polidori's creation and tracks the evolution of his bloodsucking progeny through the centuries. By mapping this disquieting legacy, the text analyzes how the vampire transitioned from the hinterlands of Eastern Europe to become a permanent fixture in literary history. It covers a wide range of discussions starting from the Romantic period to understand how one story shaped the entire genre of science fiction and fantasy horror.

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This book by Manchester University Press examines the influential legacy of John Polidori's 1819 novella, The Vampyre.

Learn how Polidori transformed the vampire from a mindless folklore monster into a sophisticated and seductive aristocrat.

The collection tracks the history of the vampire progeny across several centuries of literature.

The text maps the disquieting legacy of Lord Ruthven and his impact on the horror genre.

This scholarly work includes discussions ranging from the Romantic period to understand the genesis of the vampire archetype.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
01 October 2024
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13 December 2023

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