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VAMPIRES. Anthology of Chilling Stories (Annotated)

VAMPIRES. Anthology of Chilling Stories (Annotated)

Our Review

Just when you think you've read everything there is to read about vampires, an edition like this comes along and you realize you only knew the tip of the iceberg. This anthology is, simply put, the definitive study of the vampiric myth in the English language. We chose it because it doesn't stick to the obvious names; it's a work of literary archaeology that unearths medieval chronicles and forgotten gems. It's a book to savor slowly, to learn from and to rediscover the true terror hidden in the figure of the undead.

Vampires is not just an anthology, it's an immersion into the darkness of the myth across centuries, narrated by those who first shaped the archetype. With critical introductions, annotations, and excellent translations, this compilation delves into the less explored corners, from medieval manuscripts to Victorian Gothic splendor and the dark experiments of the 20th century. All gathered with care and a deep respect for the legacy of terror. An essential edition for lovers of classic horror.

💡What does this anthology include? From Polidori's The Vampyre to Stoker's Dracula, passing through Le Fanu's Carmilla. This monumental edition brings together the foundational texts of the genre with hundreds of notes and period graphic material.

Book Details

Synopsis

This volume traces the evolution of the vampire in the English language in three parts. The first delves into medieval tales of demons and the living dead. The second focuses on the romantic and Victorian vampire, from Polidori's "The Vampyre" and Le Fanu's Carmilla to the story that preceded Stoker's Dracula. The third part crosses the threshold of the 20th century with stranger reinterpretations of the myth, including H. P. Lovecraft and other pulp gems. Each text is preceded by a critical introduction that enriches the reading.

About the Authors and Editors

  • Authors Included: The anthology includes stories by masters such as John William Polidori, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, Bram Stoker, Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, E. F. Benson, H. P. Lovecraft, Manly Wade Wellman, and Greye La Spina, among others.

  • The Editorial Team: This edition has been prepared by a team of specialists from Spanish universities, including Antonio Andrés Ballesteros González (professor at UNED), Eugenio Manuel Olivares Merino (expert in medieval literature), Julio Ángel Olivares Merino (researcher of the vampiric myth), and Laura Blázquez Cruz (PhD in Languages and Cultures).

Technical Specifications

  • Pages: 496

  • Authors: Various

  • Publisher: Akal

  • Binding: Hardcover

  • Edition: 2024

  • ISBN: 9788446055860

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