Dracula

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Dracula is the iconic gothic horror novel written by Irish author Bram Stoker, first published in 1897. While tales of vampires existed long before Stoker’s time, it was Dracula that truly defined the modern vampire myth and laid the foundation for an entire literary genre that still captivates audiences today.

The story begins with Jonathan Harker, a young English solicitor, who travels to Transylvania to assist a mysterious nobleman—Count Dracula—with the purchase of a property in England: a long-abandoned abbey. But what starts as a routine business trip quickly spirals into a chilling nightmare, as Harker uncovers the horrifying truth about his host.

Told through a series of diary entries, letters, and newspaper clippings, Dracula is not just a tale of blood and fear—it is a rich narrative exploring themes of superstition, science, sexuality, and the struggle between modernity and ancient evil.