Dracula
Dracula is an 1897 Gothic horror novel by Irish author Bram Stoker.
Dracula is an 1897 Gothic horror novel by Irish author Bram Stoker. It is one of the most influential vampire stories in modern literature.
What it is
Dracula is an epistolary novel told through diaries, letters, and newspaper clippings. It follows Count Dracula’s move from Transylvania to England and the effort to stop him.
Why it matters
The novel is widely regarded as a foundational vampire text. Count Dracula became a major cultural figure and prototype for later fictional vampires, influencing horror publishing, film, and popular culture, including in Canada.
Key details
The story begins with Jonathan Harker travelling to Transylvania. Dracula later moves to England and threatens the characters. The group pursues him and works to destroy him.
In short
- Published in 1897
- Epistolary format
- Defined modern vampire
- Influential in Canadian culture
Dracula is part of the English-language literary canon read and studied in Canada, and it has had broad influence on Canadian horror publishing, film, and popular culture.
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Sources
- Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/topic/Dracula-novelSupports: Author, genre, epistolary form, and plot summary.
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DraculaSupports: Publication year, epistolary structure, and basic plot outline.
- SparkNotes — https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/dracula/facts/Supports: Publication date, publisher, genre, setting, and collective protagonist details.
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Count_DraculaSupports: Count Dracula as title character, main antagonist, and literary influence.