Bøger af Bram Stoker

Abraham "Bram" Stoker (1847 - 1912) was an Irish novelist and short story writer best known today for his 1897 Gothic novel, Dracula. Before writing Dracula, Stoker met Ármin Vámbéry who was a Hungarian writer and traveler. Dracula likely emerged from Vámbéry's dark stories of the Carpathian mountains. Stoker then spent several years researching European folklore and mythological stories of vampires. Dracula is an epistolary novel, written as a collection of realistic, but completely fictional, diary entries, telegrams, letters, ship's logs, and newspaper clippings, all of which added a level of detailed realism to his story, a skill he developed as a newspaper writer. At the time of its publication, Dracula was considered a "straightforward horror novel" based on imaginary creations of supernatural life. In this book: Dracula Dracula's Guest The Jewel of Seven Stars The Lair of the White Worm The Mystery of the Sea The Lady of the Shroud

Mr. Arthur Fernlee Markam, who took what was known as the Red House above the Mains of Crooken, was a London merchant, and being essentially a cockney, thought it necessary when he went for the summer holidays to Scotland to provide an entire rig-out as a Highland chieftain, as manifested in chromolithographs and on the music-hall stage. He had once seen in the Empire the Great Prince-"The Bounder King"-bring down the house by appearing as "The MacSlogan of that Ilk," and singing the celebrated Scotch song. "There's naething like haggis to mak a mon dry!" and he had ever since preserved in his mind a faithful image of the picturesque and warlike appearance which he presented. Indeed, if the true inwardness of Mr. Markam's mind on the subject of his selection of Aberdeenshire as a summer resort were known, it would be found that in the foreground of the holiday locality which his fancy painted stalked the many hued figure of the MacSlogan of that Ilk. However, be this as it may, a very kind fortune-certainly so far as external beauty was concerned-led him to the choice of Crooken Bay.

Dracula's Guest and Other Weird Stories is obviously a collection of odd horror tales by Bram Stoker. The eponymous story was cut from the novel Dracula, though odds are it was not the first chapter as many people thought. The narrator may be Jonathan Harker, but as he's not named, that's merely an assumption. Check out this collection not only for the title tale, but also for the other stories. Entertainment and thrills await you. This Large Print Edition is presented in easy-to-read 16 point type.

The Mystery of the Sea, a novel by Bram Stoker, was originally published in 1902. Stoker is best known for his 1897 novel Dracula, but The Mystery of the Sea contains many of the same compelling elements. It tells the story of an Englishman living in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, who meets and falls in love with an American heiress. She is involved with the intrigues of the Spanish-American War, and a complex plot involving Second Sight, kidnapping, and secret codes unfolds over the course of the novel.

THIS IS THE ORIGINAL NOVEL FIRST PUBLISHED IN 1897. The tale begins with Jonathan Harker, a newly qualified English solicitor who visits Count Dracula in the Carpathian Mountains on the border of Transylvania. It's influence has spawned a complete genre in horror stories, films and plays. Read this terrifying story and you will see why it is still a best seller more than 100 years after it's first publication.

Dracula is an 1897 Gothic horror novel by Irish author Bram Stoker. Famous for introducing the character of the vampire Count Dracula, the novel tells the story of Dracula's attempt to move from Transylvania to England so he may find new blood and spread the undead curse, and the battle between Dracula and a small group of men and women led by Professor Abraham Van Helsing. Dracula has been assigned to many literary genres including vampire literature, horror fiction, the gothic novel and invasion literature. Although Stoker did not invent the vampire, he defined its modern form, and the novel has spawned numerous theatrical, film and television interpretations.

The story is told in epistolary format, as a series of letters, diary entries, and ships' log entries, whose narrators are the novel's protagonists, and occasionally supplemented with newspaper clippings relating events not directly witnessed. The events portrayed in the novel take place largely in England and Transylvania during the 1890s. The tale begins with Jonathan Harker, a newly qualified English solicitor, visiting Count Dracula in the Carpathian Mountains on the border of Transylvania, Bukovina, and Moldavia, to provide legal support for a real estate transaction overseen by Harker's employer. At first enticed by Dracula's gracious manners, Harker soon realizes that he is Dracula's prisoner. Wandering the Count's castle against Dracula's admonition, Harker encounters three female vampires, called "the sisters", from whom he is rescued by Dracula. After the preparations are made, Dracula leaves Transylvania and abandons Harker to the sisters. Harker barely escapes from the castle with his life. Not long afterward, a Russian ship, the Demeter, having weighed anchor at Varna, runs aground on the shores of Whitby. The captain's log narrates the gradual disappearance of the entire crew, until the captain alone remained, himself bound to the helm to maintain course. An animal resembling "a large dog" is seen leaping ashore. The ship's cargo is described as silver sand and boxes of "mould", or earth, from Transylvania.

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Famous Impostors is the fourth and final book of nonfiction by Bram Stoker (the author of Dracula), published in 1910.It is a book that deals with exposing various impostors and hoaxes. Abraham "Bram" Stoker (8 November 1847 - 20 April 1912) was an Irish author, best known today for his 1897 Gothic novel Dracula. During his lifetime, he was better known as the personal assistant of actor Henry Irving and business manager of the Lyceum Theatre in London, which Irving owned. He's best remembered as the legendary manager of London's Lyceum Theatre and author of the incalculably influential 1897 novel Dracula, but Bram Stoker was a prolific writer of numerous other works, including books of nonfiction. This curious 1910 work, one of his last, is an amusing survey of the charlatans, rogues, and other practitioners of make-believe who bedevil and delight us. With a cheerfully withering eye for their cons, Stoker introduces us to many famous fakers including: royal pretenders (such as Perkin Warbeck, who claimed King Henry VII's throne) magicians (Paracelsus, Cagliostro, etc.) witches and clairvoyants women masquerading as men hoaxers and others. Irish author ABRAHAM STOKER (1847-1912) worked for more than a quarter of a century as manager of the West End's Lyceum Theatre, which drew him.Stoker was born on 8 November 1847 at 15 Marino Crescent, Clontarf, on the northside of Dublin, Ireland. His parents were Abraham Stoker (1799-1876) from Dublin and Charlotte Mathilda Blake Thornley (1818-1901), who was raised in County Sligo. Stoker was the third of seven children, the eldest of whom was Sir Thornley Stoker, 1st Bt Abraham and Charlotte were members of the Church of Ireland Parish of Clontarf and attended the parish church with their children, who were baptised there. Stoker was bedridden with an unknown illness until he started school at the age of seven, when he made a complete recovery. Of this time, Stoker wrote, "I was naturally thoughtful, and the leisure of long illness gave opportunity for many thoughts which were fruitful according to their kind in later years." He was educated in a private school run by the Rev. William Woods. After his recovery, he grew up without further major health issues, even excelling as an athlete (he was named University Athlete) at Trinity College, Dublin, which he attended from 1864 to 1870. He graduated with honours as a B.A. in Mathematics. He was auditor of the College Historical Society ("the Hist") and president of the University Philosophical Society, where his first paper was on "Sensationalism in Fiction and Society".

Stoker was born on 8 November 1847 at 15 Marino Crescent, Clontarf, on the northside of Dublin, Ireland. His parents were Abraham Stoker (1799-1876), from Dublin, and Charlotte Mathilda Blake Thornley (1818-1901), who was raised in County Sligo. Stoker was the third of seven children, the eldest of whom was Sir Thornley Stoker, 1st Bt. Abraham and Charlotte were members of the Church of Ireland Parish of Clontarf and attended the parish church with their children, who were baptised there.

Bram Stoker's Dracula is a timeless Gothic classic that weaves a tale of horror and suspense. Set in Victorian England, the novelfollows the bloodthirsty Count Dracula as he preys on innocent victims, leading a group of determined individuals on a chillingquest to stop the vampire's reign of terror.

Explore an epic trio of ‘Masters of Horror’ in this rip-roaring collection of dark, dangerous, and devilish tales. In ‘Frankenstein’, we’ll uncover Mary Shelly’s masterpiece as Victor Frankenstein strives to give life to a being of his own creation. We’ll then be whisked off to Transylvania to ponder over the meaning of good vs. evil as one young lawyer travels to Castle Dracula – and encounters one very peculiar count... Last but not least, you’ll be led down a gothic and gory investigation involving Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde…This dark, dangerous, and daring collection is the perfect companion for fans of Netflix's ´Dracula´ and Marcus Sedgwick's ´The Monsters We Deserve´.Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (1797-1851) was an English novelist, celebrated for her early example of science fiction in her widely read Gothic novel ‘Frankenstein’.Bram Stoker (1847-1912) was an Irish author celebrated for his Gothic horror ‘Dracula’. Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, and travel writer. He is best known for ‘Treasure Island’ and ‘Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’.

Dracula by Bram Stoker, one of literature's most renowned and frightening tales of terror, is now available in an exquisite hardcover edition, featuring a striking cover and distinctive interior design elements, making it ideal for fiction lovers, horror fans, and book collectors.

Drácula de Bram Stoker es una obra seminal de la literatura gótica. La narración se desarrolla a través de una serie de anotaciones en un diario, cartas y recortes de periódico, que proporcionan una perspectiva polifacética de los desgarradores acontecimientos que se suceden. La historia comienza con Jonathan Harker, un joven abogado inglés, que viaja al remoto castillo del Conde Drácula en Transilvania para ayudar en una transacción inmobiliaria. Sin embargo, a medida que Harker se adentra en los dominios de Drácula, es cada vez más consciente de la naturaleza ominosa y sobrenatural de su anfitrión.A medida que se desarrolla la trama y el escenario cambia a Inglaterra, los lectores se ven arrastrados a un mundo de suspense, horror y terror psicológico (la tensión culmina en un dramático enfrentamiento en el castillo de Drácula, donde las fuerzas del bien chocan con la encarnación del mal). Stoker entreteje con maestría los temas del miedo, los deseos prohibidos y el choque entre la modernidad y las antiguas supersticiones. La novela explora las profundas ansiedades de la sociedad victoriana, reflejando las tensiones culturales de la época.Drácula no es un mero relato de terror; es una profunda exploración de la psique humana, que ahonda en temas como el amor, el sacrificio y la eterna lucha entre la oscuridad y la luz. La prosa rica y evocadora de Stoker capta la atmósfera gótica, creando un impacto duradero en el género de terror.Esta edición presenta la visión original y desenfrenada de Stoker, permitiendo a los lectores sumergirse en el terror intemporal de Drácula.

Margarets far, den berømte egyptolog Abel Trelawny, findes bevidstløs på sit værelse. Der er mystiske kræfter på spil, og da Malcolm Ross tilkaldes for at støtte Margaret i den svære tid, vikles han ind i et net af dystre omstændigheder, der omfatter en ældgammel mumie, en hånd med syv fingre og en blodrød juvel af uovertruffen skønhed.Denne bog skriver sig ind i en fin de siècle-tradition og er et opgør med mange af tidens holdninger. Den berører blandt andet temaer som kvindens rolle i det moderne samfund og kulturel appropriation – og så indstifter den mumien som trope i fiktionen.Bram Stoker er bedst kendt for romanen ‘Dracula’, men hermed foreligger en overset juvel af den navnkundige forfatter – for første gang i dansk oversættelse. En medrivende historie fra mystikkens mester.

"The Lair of the White Worm" is a 1988 British horror film directed by Ken Russell, loosely based on Bram Stoker's final novel. Set in a remote English countryside, it revolves around the mysterious Lady Sylvia Marsh, a seductive noblewoman who is revealed to be an ancient and monstrous white worm worshipped by a cult. When a young archaeology student, Angus Flint, unearths a peculiar skull on her property, it sparks a series of bizarre and terrifying events. With the help of the local lord's son, James D'Ampton, Angus unravels the dark secrets of Lady Marsh's connection to a pagan snake god and her thirst for human sacrifice. The film combines elements of horror, humor, and surrealism, delving into themes of ancient mythology, sexual symbolism, and the battle between good and evil, creating an unsettling and visually captivating experience for audiences.

"Dracula's Guest" by Bram Stoker is a mysterious and eerie short story that follows the adventures of an unnamed protagonist as they journey through Eastern Europe. The narrative is filled with a dark and suspenseful atmosphere, and the protagonist encounters a series of supernatural and unexplained events during their travels. The story is known for its cryptic and haunting narrative, and it retains the classic horror elements that Bram Stoker is famous for. While it is a standalone story, it is often considered a prelude or deleted chapter from Stoker's iconic novel, "Dracula," adding to its intrigue and connection to the world of vampires and the supernatural.

The Lair of the White Worm (also known as The Garden of Evil) is a horror novel by Irish author Bram Stoker, who also wrote Dracula. It was published in 1911, the year before Stoker's death. It was adapted into a film in 1988 by Ken Russell. The plot focuses on Adam Salton, originally from Australia, who is contacted by his grand-uncle, Richard Salton, in 1860 England for the purpose of establishing a relationship between these last two members of the family. His grand-uncle wants to make Adam his heir. Adam travels to Richard Salton's house in Mercia, Lesser Hill, and quickly finds himself in the centre of mysterious and inexplicable occurrences.

Drácula es considerada la obra cumbre de la literatura de vampiros, reuniendo en sí muchos elementos de las obras vampíricas del siglo XIX en un conjunto coherente y unificado. En la novela el vampirismo es tratado como una enfermedad sobrenatural (una especie de posesión demoníaca contagiosa), con insinuaciones eróticas, sangre, muerte y un estilo marcadamente victoriano. Drácula ha sido incluido en varios géneros literarios, como novela vampírica, de terror o gótica. Se estructura en forma epistolar, es decir, a modo de cartas o diarios, entre otros. Los críticos literariosen contraron diversos temas en la novela, como el papel de la mujer en la cultura victoriana, la sexualidad convencional y conservadora, la inmigración, el colonialismo, postcolonialismo y el folklore. Pese a que Stoker no inventó la leyenda del vampiro, la influencia de la novela en la popularidad de los vampiros ha sido notable, llevando estas historias al teatro, el cine y la televisión desde la fecha de su publicación.