Dracula
Classic Fiction, Fiction, Fiction & Poetry, Irish Classics, Paperback Classics
Paperback Published on: 27/03/2003
£7.99
Synopsis
Bram Stoker's peerless tale of desperate battle against a powerful, ancient vampire, the Penguin Classics edition of Dracula is edited with notes and an introduction by Maurice Hindle, as well as a preface by Christopher Frayling.
When Jonathan Harker visits Transylvania to help Count Dracula purchase a London house, he makes horrifying discoveries in his client's castle. Soon afterwards, disturbing incidents unfold in England: a ship runs aground on the shores of Whitby, its crew vanished; beautiful Lucy Westenra slowly succumbs to a mysterious, wasting illness, her blood drained away; and the lunatic Renfield raves about the imminent arrival of his 'master'.
In the ensuing battle of wills between the sinister Count and a determined group of adversaries - led by the intrepid vampire hunter Abraham van Helsing - Bram Stoker created a masterpiece of the horror genre, probing into questions of identity, sanity and the dark corners of Victorian sexuality and desire.
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
- ISBN: 9780141439846
- Number of pages: 512
- Weight: 351g
- Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 22 mm
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Excellent
I simply loved this book, we read it in my rec at sixth form. Most of the people in my group couldn't be bothered reading it, but i stuck with it and I am ... READ MORE
Dracula
The first half was so good. Exciting and scary and fast paced and then the second half was just draggy! Why did it go so boring? I got slightly fed up with... READ MORE
Different Composition
I bought this book for my son. Myself, I was attracted to the illustration on the front cover as I like books I buy to be aesthetically pleasing! He is rea... READ MORE
Stunning edition
I haven't read this yet, but discovered the book in Stratford-Upon-Avon's wonderful Waterstones and couldn't resist buying it. The collection of classics w... READ MORE
An incredible, timeless read
This book is the paragon of horror: a classic, thought-provoking shocker with an amazing story of good versus evil.
I have never read another supernatural ... READ MORE
Classic book,top notch recording
I had a copy of this radio recording which i taped as the story was originally broadcast back in the early 1990's. And of course over the years it got lost... READ MORE
Classic story still one of the best
The true original, where it all started and a phenomenon that spawned a generation and more of copy cat stories and movies. Yes of course it is off its age... READ MORE
Dracula
This is such a wonderful book - you really can understand why it's a classic. Not only is the plot dark and intrigueing, but so is the story telling: I lov... READ MORE
Classic story still one of the best
The true original, where it all started and a phenomenon that spawned a generation and more of copy cat stories and movies. Yes of course it is off its age... READ MORE
inexpensive, original, satisfying
i bought this online with my gift card and the buying experience was great. it arrived at my home promptly, and was in perfect condition.
after reading the... READ MORE
Dracula
I believe myself to be a cynical type of person. Scoffing at movies and books that are supposed to induce terror...can you see where this is heading? A g... READ MORE
Dracula
The template for all horror stories. A timeless classic and enduring tale of good verus evil.For anyone wanting to become a horror writer they can do no b... READ MORE
Dracula
This is a book that you got to get into before your really enjoying it. At first I was close to giving up as I didnt understand the story, but now after I ... READ MORE
Chilling!
I really would love to give a detailed and acurate analysis of this book but I'm afraid this would take my entire lifetime! Dracula himself is terrifying y... READ MORE
A classic of English-language literature...
'Dracula' is one of the most popular pieces of literature in English, and having returned to it for a second time myself, I think it has aged remarkably we... READ MORE
I enjoyed it very much
When Jonathan Harker travelled to Transylvania to visit Count Dracula he didn’t know that this would enable the vampire to terrorize Britain.
I enjoyed rea... READ MORE
One of the originals, one of the best
The story begins with Jonathan Harker, a young solicitor who visits Transylvania to assist Count Dracula with buying a house in London. It doesn't take too... READ MORE
Eternal Terror
"Dracula" by Bram Stoker is an absolute classic that has stood the test of time for good reason. This gothic masterpiece is filled with suspense, intrigue,... READ MORE
Tense gothic classic
Like a Portrait of Dorian Gray, Frankenstein and A Woman in White, this is a must read Gothic classic which doesn’t disappoint. Forget Christopher Lee and... READ MORE
Absolutely brilliant until the last 100 pages, would still recommend though
Dracula starts as a brilliant novel. It is a real page turner, it is wonderfully horrific and haunting. It is presented through journal entries from a numb... READ MORE
Not The Original Text
I bought this book recently, mistakenly thinking that it was the original novel by Bram Stoker. The original Stoker novel was published in 1897. However,... READ MORE
Lovely book
Beautiful cover, great book
Must- read gothic classic.
This book is one of my all time favourites and would recommend it to anyone who is a fan of gothic literature. The book is written through letters and page... READ MORE
A cracking good read
A story that touches the fears that we all have within us and that we don't understand the essence of them.
Boring
I first read this book when I was still at school, and I absolutely loved it. It was my favourite book for many years after that. However, when I tried t... READ MORE
Another review
This was a novel I have been wanting to read for a very long time and I am glad that I have finally taken the time to do this. Since this is such a classic... READ MORE
Good building of tension
I wanted to discover the original story given there’s 30 something film versions. I hadn’t realised that Dracula travelled to England. Quite clever buildin... READ MORE
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