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The Vampyre by John William Polidori · Booklabria

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The Vampyre

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First published: 1819
Editions: 149 in 4 languages

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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.

Subjects: Horror
Short Stories
Vampires
Classic Literature
Gothic
English Horror tales
Characters: George Gordon Byron Byron Baron

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149 in 4 languages

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English137 Spanish3 French2 Italian2

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