Dracula
Dracula by Bram Stoker is a revised edition published by Penguin Publishing Group on April 20, 2011. This 512-page book is part of Penguin’s Clothbound Classics series, featuring a beautifully designed cover by Coralie Bickford-Smith. The narrative begins with Jonathan Harker’s visit to Transylvania, where he assists Count Dracula with a property purchase in London, leading to a series of chilling events that unfold in England.
Readers will encounter a blend of horror and gothic elements as the story progresses, marked by mysterious occurrences such as a wrecked ship and unsettling incidents involving a young woman. Stoker’s work delves into themes of vampirism and the complexities of Victorian sexuality and desire, creating a rich tapestry of suspense and intrigue. This edition not only preserves the original text but also enhances the reading experience with its tactile design, making it a notable addition to any collection.
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Part of Penguin’s beautiful hardback Clothbound Classics series, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith, these delectable and collectible editions are bound in high-quality colourful, tactile cloth with foil stamped into the design When Jonathan Harker visits Transylvania to help Count Dracula with the purchase of a London house, he makes a series of horrific discoveries about his client. Soon afterwards, various bizarre incidents unfold in England: an apparently unmanned ship is wrecked off the coast of Whitby; a young woman discovers strange puncture marks on her neck; and the inmate of a lunatic asylum raves about the ‘Master’ and his imminent arrival. In Dracula, Bram Stoker created one of the great masterpieces of the horror genre, brilliantly evoking a nightmare world of vampires and vampire hunters and also illuminating the dark corners of Victorian sexuality and desire.
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