

The Vampyre and Carmilla
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

The Vampyre and Carmilla
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