Dracula (1897) by Bram Stoker is a seminal Gothic horror novel that defines the modern vampire myth while exploring deep-seated Victorian anxieties.
Scholars and readers often view the novel through several critical lenses:
The novel is written in an , meaning it consists of a collection of diary entries, letters, telegrams, and newspaper clippings. This style serves two purposes:
: It allows the reader to see events through the eyes of several characters—Jonathan Harker, Mina Murray, and Dr. Seward—though famously, the Count never provides his own perspective. Key Themes & Interpretations
: It creates a sense of "historical reconstruction," making the supernatural events feel more immediate and grounded in documented reality.
Dracula (1897) by Bram Stoker is a seminal Gothic horror novel that defines the modern vampire myth while exploring deep-seated Victorian anxieties.
Scholars and readers often view the novel through several critical lenses:
The novel is written in an , meaning it consists of a collection of diary entries, letters, telegrams, and newspaper clippings. This style serves two purposes:
: It allows the reader to see events through the eyes of several characters—Jonathan Harker, Mina Murray, and Dr. Seward—though famously, the Count never provides his own perspective. Key Themes & Interpretations
: It creates a sense of "historical reconstruction," making the supernatural events feel more immediate and grounded in documented reality.