Dracula

Name: Dracula
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ISBN: 9780199564095

✍️ Bram Stoker

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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

An annotated Oxford edition of Stoker's novel with scholarly context.

This edition prioritizes historical and literary context over pure entertainment. Roger Luckhurst’s introduction dissects the vampire tale as a sexual allegory, connecting it to broader cultural themes like immigration and religion. The accompanying notes decode specific mythological references and historical allusions that might otherwise confuse contemporary readers. By including Dracula’s Guest in the appendix, the book offers a fuller picture of Stoker’s world. It is designed for those who want to understand the social forces behind the narrative rather than just experiencing the plot.

Key Themes

sexual allegory New Woman immigration

Literary Context

Published by Oxford University Press in 2011, this edition examines the late Victorian and early twentieth-century contexts that influenced Stoker. It focuses on how new technology, race, religion, and the figure of the New Woman shaped the original vampire legend and Gothic genre conventions.

Difficulty

●●● Challenging

Recommended For Fans Of

Mary Shelley · Sheridan Le Fanu · Anne Rice · Gothic literature

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Vampires

🏛 Oxford University Press 📅 2011 📖 391 pages 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9780199564095

📝 Description: Dracula

Bram Stoker’s Dracula arrives in a new Oxford University Press edition that grounds the classic tale in its original historical moment. Roger Luckhurst provides an introduction examining the Gothic genre and the evolution of vampire legends. He frames the narrative as a sexual allegory while outlining the social contexts that shaped the story, including the figure of the New Woman, emerging technologies, race, immigration, and religion. This scholarly approach helps modern readers understand the cultural anxieties Stoker wove into his plot. The text itself is supported by comprehensive explanatory notes that clarify vampire mythology and historical allusions found within the pages. These annotations ensure that references to period-specific details are accessible without breaking the narrative flow. An appendix includes Stoker’s short story, Dracula’s Guest, offering additional insight into the author’s creative process and thematic concerns. This edition organizes these elements to provide a complete reading experience for those interested in literary history. This volume suits readers who appreciate contextual analysis alongside classic fiction. It may not satisfy those seeking a quick, unannotated thriller or those unfamiliar with late Victorian cultural references. The inclusion of Luckhurst’s introduction and the supplementary short story makes it valuable for students and scholars. It stands as a resource for understanding how new technology and social shifts influenced supernatural storytelling in the early twentieth century.

💎 Our verdict on Dracula

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This volume provides a scholarly grounding for Bram Stoker’s classic tale, prioritizing historical and literary context over pure entertainment. Roger Luckhurst’s introduction effectively frames the narrative as a sexual allegory while outlining the social contexts that shaped the story, including the figure of the New Woman and emerging technologies. The comprehensive notes clarify vampire mythology and historical allusions, making the text accessible to modern readers. While it may not satisfy those seeking a quick, unannotated thriller, it is invaluable for students and literary enthusiasts who want to explore the cultural anxieties Stoker wove into his plot through detailed analysis and supplementary materials.

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Why this book is worth reading

This edition is designed for readers who wish to understand the social forces behind the narrative rather than just experiencing the plot. It offers comprehensive explanatory notes that decode specific mythological references and historical allusions, ensuring period-specific details are accessible without breaking the narrative flow. The inclusion of Roger Luckhurst’s introduction dissects the vampire tale as a sexual allegory, connecting it to broader cultural themes like immigration and religion. By including Dracula’s Guest in the appendix, the book offers a fuller picture of Stoker’s world. It is ideal for students and those interested in literary history who appreciate contextual analysis alongside classic fiction.

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Horror Reads editorial team

This volume provides a scholarly grounding for Bram Stoker’s classic tale, prioritizing historical and literary context over pure entertainment. Roger Luckhurst’s introduction effectively frames the narrative as a sexual allegory while outlining the social contexts that shaped the story, including the figure of the New Woman and emerging technologies. The comprehensive notes clarify vampire mythology and historical allusions, making the text accessible to modern readers. While it may not satisfy those seeking a quick, unannotated thriller, it is invaluable for students and literary enthusiasts who want to explore the cultural anxieties Stoker wove into his plot through detailed analysis and supplementary materials.