Blood Thirst: 100 Years of Vampire Fiction

Name: Blood Thirst: 100 Years of Vampire Fiction
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ISBN: 9780195115932

✍️ Leonard Wolf

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🏛 Oxford University Press 📅 1997 📖 379 pages 🌐 English 📔 Hardcover ISBN: 9780195115932

📝 Description: Blood Thirst: 100 Years of Vampire Fiction

Featuring selections from such writers as Anne Rice, Edith Wharton, Joyce Carol Oates, Woody Allen, Ray Bradbury and Stephen King, "Blood Thirst" presents a blood-curdling collection of the best vampire fiction since the publication of "Dracula" 100 years ago. Illustrations.

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Leonard Wolf curates a compelling anthology that effectively maps the trajectory of vampire fiction across one hundred years. The selection is notable for its breadth, bridging the gap between classic gothic tales by Edith Wharton and contemporary psychological horror by authors like Joyce Carol Oates. The inclusion of unexpected contributors such as Woody Allen and Ray Bradbury showcases the genre's adaptability beyond traditional horror boundaries. This collection succeeds in demonstrating how the vampire mythos has evolved to reflect changing societal fears and desires. It is best suited for enthusiasts of literary horror who appreciate historical context and critical selection over mere narrative thrills.

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Leonard Wolf curates a compelling anthology that effectively maps the trajectory of vampire fiction across one hundred years. The selection is notable for its breadth, bridging the gap between classic gothic tales by Edith Wharton and contemporary psychological horror by authors like Joyce Carol Oates. The inclusion of unexpected contributors such as Woody Allen and Ray Bradbury showcases the genre's adaptability beyond traditional horror boundaries. This collection succeeds in demonstrating how the vampire mythos has evolved to reflect changing societal fears and desires. It is best suited for enthusiasts of literary horror who appreciate historical context and critical selection over mere narrative thrills.