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The Vampyre and Carmilla - 9780143139003

The Vampyre and Carmilla

Hardcover
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Description

Delve into the origins of vampire literature with The Vampyre and Carmilla, a compelling collection that brings together the first vampire short story and novella in English. John Polidori's The Vampyre introduces the enigmatic Lord Ruthven, a character that set the stage for future vampire narratives. Accompanied by Alaric Watts’s insightful introduction, this tale explores the dark allure of the undead. Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu's Carmilla offers a sophisticated Gothic novella that predates Dracula by twenty-five years, featuring the mysterious Carmilla who disrupts the secluded life of young Laura in an Austrian castle. This edition, part of the Penguin Speculative Fiction Special series, includes a foreword by V. E. Schwab, enhancing its appeal to fans of classic horror and speculative fiction.

Who might be interested in reading?

  • Fans of classic horror and Gothic literature
  • Readers interested in the origins of vampire fiction
  • Those who enjoy tales of mystery and the supernatural
  • Individuals fascinated by early speculative fiction
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PRODUCT INFORMATION

cover type

Hard Cover

artist

John Polidori

writer

John Polidori, Sheridan Le Fanu

series name

Penguin Speculative Fiction Special

print color

Full Color

number of pages

192

publisher

Penguin Publishing Group

initial order due

Sep 15, 2025

final order cutoff

Sep 15, 2025

in store date

Oct 14, 2025

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