Bram Stoker

Tema dvojnichestva v literature voznikala eschjo v folklore i mifologii (naprimer, v "Starshej Edde"). Avtory vvodjat dvojnikov v proizvedenija dlja razlichnykh tselej: issledovanie identichnosti, simvolizatsija vnutrennego konflikta, kritika i samorefleksija, sozdanie naprjazhenija i intrigi. Obraz dvojnika poluchil populjarnost v epokhu romantizma. V etom sbornike predstavleny kak populjarnye rasskazy "Viljam Vilson" E. A. Po, "Tajnyj soobschnik" Dzh. Konrada, tak i maloizvestnye rasskazy G. Dzhejmsa, Dzh. K. Bangza, U. Dzh. Uintli, E. Blekvuda, Dzh. Konrada, A. Birsa, F. M. Krouforda, E. Dzh. Bulver-Littona, B. Stokera. Razdvoenie lichnosti, strashnye istorii bliznetsov; vnezapnaja vstrecha s chelovekom odin v odin pokhozhim, kotoryj presleduet glavnogo geroja, dovodit do uzhasnogo finala, - takie variatsii sjuzheta o doppelgangere chitatel najdjot na stranitsakh dannoj knigi. Rasskazy "Chastnaja zhizn", "Uzhas bliznetsov" i "Zapadnja" vpervye perevedeny na russkij jazyk.

V komplekt vkhodjat 2 knigi: "Drakula" Brema Stokera i "Portret Doriana Greja" Oskara Uajlda. Geroi etikh proizvedenij davno perestali razlichat dobro i zlo, odin ubivaet naprjamuju, drugoj - tolkaet na samoubijstvo. "Drakula" Delovaja poezdka Dzhonatana Kharkera v dalekuju Transilvaniju prevraschaetsja v nastojaschij koshmar. Zapertyj v zamke Drakuly, Kharker uzhe ne verit, chto kogda-nibud smozhet vernutsja domoj i vossoedinitsja so svoej nevestoj Minoj Mjurrej. Edva izbezhav smerti, Kharker vozvraschaetsja, chtoby zaschitit svoju nevestu, vmeste s doktorom Van Khelsingom i ego druzjami on predprinimaet otchajannuju popytku unichtozhit Knjazja Tmy i drugikh Detej Nochi... "Portret Doriana Greja" Zavorazhivajuschaja i intrigujuschaja istorija cheloveka, pozhelavshego naveki sokhranit molodost i zastavit sobstvennyj portret staret vmesto sebja. Dorian Grej, aristokrat udivitelnoj krasoty, prodal dushu v obmen na ispolnenie zhelanija. No on ne znal, chto tsena okazhetsja slishkom vysoka. On perestanet razlichat dobro i zlo i budet razbivat serdtsa, tolkat ljudej na samoubijstvo, predavat. Iskusstvo okazhetsja gubitelnee, chem dumal Dorian.

Explore Stoker’s world of excitement, temptation, and fear in this luxe edition of Dracula. A mysterious Count resides in a Transylvania castle, and it’s Jonathan Harker’s duty to help him find a residence in London. The standard for gothic horror, Bram Stoker’s Dracula uncovers the secrets of the Prince of Darkness and his lust for the blood of Jonathan’s friends. This collectible edition of Dracula features:An elegant faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designsIntroduction by Allen GroveUnabridged textA timeline of the life and times of Bram StokerThis lovely classic is a perfect gift or a wonderful addition to your home library. Other Chartwell Deluxe Editions include: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Anne of Green Gables, The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe, The Iliad, Inferno, Irish Fairy and Folk Tales, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Little Women, Meditations, and The Republic.

A solitary traveler explores the eerie beauty of Gibbet Hill, where history and folklore cast long shadows. Unsettling encounters with enigmatic children hint at malevolent forces lingering in the mist. What sinister truths lie buried on this haunted hill, and can anyone escape its grip? Originally published in 1890 and rediscovered in modern times, Gibbet Hill blends gothic horror and suspense in the haunting tale of a traveler confronting the macabre mysteries of a grimly historic site. With an atmosphere thick with dread, this novella weaves folklore and psychological terror into a chilling exploration of human fears. Stoker's vivid imagery and suspenseful storytelling showcase his mastery of supernatural fiction.

Mit seinem Welterfolg "Dracula" schuf Bram Stoker eine Figur, welche zahllose Vampirromane beeinflusst hat. Die Geschichte ber den mysteri sen Grafen, welcher das viktorianische England heimsucht, stellt die Konfrontation zwischen Gut und B se, Moderne und Aberglauben dar. Stoker erschafft meisterhaft eine d stere Atmosph re, welche den Leser bis heute in ihren Bann zieht und das Unheimliche greifbar macht. "Dracula" ist eine spannende Horrorgeschichte und zugleich ein tiefgr ndiger Blick auf die Schattenseiten der menschlichen Psyche. Erstmals erschienen 1897, hier in der vielgelesenen bersetzung von Heinz Widtmann, ungek rzt frisch aufgelegt in gut lesbarer Schriftgr e. Bram Stoker. Dracula. bersetzt von Heinz Widtmann. Englischsprachiges Original: Archibald Constable and Company, London 1897. Erstdruck der hier vorliegenden bersetzung: Dracula. Ein Vampyr-Roman. Deutsch von Heinz Widtmann, Max Altmann, Leipzig 1908. Vollst ndige Neuausgabe, G ttingen 2024. LIWI Literatur- und Wissenschaftsverlag

Dracula, written by Bram Stoker, is a Gothic horror novel that introduces the iconic character Count Dracula. The story begins with Jonathan Harker, an English solicitor, traveling to Transylvania to assist Dracula with a real estate purchase. However, Harker soon discovers that he is a prisoner in the Count's castle, and he realizes Dracula’s supernatural nature and sinister plans to spread his curse in England. Upon Dracula's arrival in England, chaos ensues as he targets new victims, including Lucy Westenra and Mina Murray, Jonathan's fiancée. A group led by Dr. Abraham Van Helsing, a scientist and vampire expert, comes together to confront Dracula and prevent his influence from spreading. Through suspenseful encounters and atmospheric settings, Dracula explores themes of good versus evil, fear of the unknown, and the clash between modernity and ancient superstitions, establishing itself as one of the greatest horror novels of all time. This edition features a debossed cover adorned with three-color foil, adding to its aesthetic appeal.

Glavnoe detische Brema Stokera, vampir-aristokrat, stavshij etalonom dlja posledujuschikh sochinenij, prichina massovogo uvlechenija "vampirskim" mifom i poluchivshij massovoe zhe voploschenie - ot literatury do anime i videoigr. "...prochel ja "Vampira - grafa Drakula". Chital dve nochi i bojalsja otchajanno. Potom ponjal esche i glubinu etogo, nezavisimo ot literaturnosti i t.d. ... Eto - vesch zamechatelnaja i neischerpaemaja, blagodarju tebja za to, chto ty zastavil menja, nakonets, prochest ee". A. A. Blok iz pisma E. P. Ivanovu ot 3 sentjabrja 1908 g.

Collector's Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket Jonathan Harker's routine business trip to Transylvania quickly turns into a nightmare when he realizes his host, Count Dracula, is no ordinary man. Trapped in a dark, eerie fortress, Harker uncovers Dracula's terrifying plans to unleash his ancient evil upon London. As strange events unfold back in England, the lives of those closest to Harker are put in grave danger, including his beloved Mina and her friend Lucy. With the help of the brilliant Professor Van Helsing, they must race against time to stop the vampire's deadly reign. Dracula by Bram Stoker revolutionized the portrayal of vampires in popular culture, turning the mysterious figure of Count Dracula into an enduring symbol of gothic horror. Published in 1897, the novel tapped into Victorian fears of foreign invasion and the unknown, blending supernatural elements with the anxieties of a changing world. Stoker's creation has since become the blueprint for vampire lore, inspiring countless adaptations in literature, film, and media. Its influence stretches far beyond the horror genre, shaping how we view fear, power, and the seductive allure of the monstrous.

By night, Abraham "Bram" Stoker (1847-1912) navigated the flourishing world of Victorian theater, yet, in the shadows, he was the brilliant mind behind the chilling vampire masterpiece Dracula, a tale of insatiable hunger and primal fear. The Dover Bookshelf hardcover edition of this classic horror novel is a must-have for those who dare to explore the darkness of an eternal legend. A bold new design adorned with story elements envelops the book in a cloak of mystery, enhanced by the interior's handsome typography. This captivating collectible is a tribute to Stoker's gothic marvel and an affordable keepsake, making it the perfect gift for literature lovers everywhere.

"I want you to believe . . . to believe in things you cannot." Bram Stoker's Dracula, one of literature's most frightening vampire horror novels, is now available in an exquisite hardcover edition, featuring a striking foil-accented cover and distinctive interior design elements, making it ideal for fiction lovers, horror fans, and book collectors. This collectible volume is the ideal addition to any well-appointed or dark academia library, or an attention-grabbing add for your holiday reading list or Christmas wish list. Harper Muse Classics: The Gothic Chronicles Collection presents Dracula:Presents Bram Stoker's wildly terrifying horror novel about the evil Count Dracula, viewed by many as one of the best vampire stories ever written; its 1897 publication helped secure Stoker's place in literature's pantheon of great writersExplores such themes as the darker side of female sexual expression, madness/insanity, distrust of the "other," the negative effects of modernization and wealth, and the power of Christian ritualIs ideal for Bram Stoker fans, lovers of literary fiction and classic literature, and people who love both the book and the cinematic adaptations it inspiredWhether you're buying this as a gift or as a self-purchase, this remarkable edition features:Beautiful foil-accented hardcoverDistinctive decorative interior pages featuring pull quotes distributed throughoutPart of a 4-volume horror collection including Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray, Dante's Inferno, and a volume of Edgar Allan Poe's best-known short stories Unfolding in a series of diary entries, letters, newspaper articles, and ships' logs, Bram Stoker's renowned tale of terror opens with young lawyer Jonathan Harker journeying to Transylvania to meet with the mysterious Count Dracula. There Harker discovers his nobleman client is a bloodthirsty vampire on the hunt for new prey. After imprisoning Harker in his castle, Dracula travels to England, where he encounters Harker’s fiancée, Mina Murray, her tragic friend Lucy Westenra, and the formidable Doctor Abraham van Helsing. What transpires in London is a terrifying and haunting battle against an unspeakable and seemingly indestructible evil. Dracula by Bram Stoker is part of a four-volume collection that includes Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray, Dante's Inferno, and a volume of Edgar Allan Poe's best-known short stories.

First published in 1897, Bram Stoker’s classic tale of a group of English friends tormented by a ruthless vampire returns in this eerie edition with a freshly reimagined cover! When Jonathan Harker, a young English lawyer, journeys to the Carpathian Mountains to meet with a new client, his perception of reality warps as he experiences a series of paranormal events involving his host, Count Dracula, three women staying in his castle, and the local wolves. Jonathan wakes disoriented in a Budapest hospital with his fiancée Mina at his side. But the count’s appetites are far from sated. He lands on the shores of England, leaving no survivors among the ship’s crew. From there, Dracula stalks Mina’s best friend, Lucy, who becomes very ill. Lucy’s friends rally around her—one of them even recruiting an old teacher, Professor Abraham Van Helsing—but she eventually succumbs to her sickness. Mina and Jonathan reunite with their friends and Van Helsing intent on revenge. But can these ordinary mortals defeat a creature of the night?

A classic masterpiece of gothic horror fiction Dracula, Bram Stoker's chilling tale of disturbing events, dark desires and the harrowing world of vampires, has gripped audiences since it was first published in 1897. Reflecting the anxieties of late 19th-century Victorian society, this book explores the themes of superstition, sexuality and the fear of the unknown. This epistolary novel conveys its narrative through letters, diary entries and newspaper articles as Jonathon Harker travels to Gothic Transylvania to assist the infamous Count Dracula with the purchase of an English house. The newly-qualified solicitor soon discovers the sinister truth about the Count's vampiric intentions and diabolical ambitions. The only thing standing in Count Dracula's way is a small group of people led by Professor Abraham Van Helsing, who know what he secretly is and have vowed to stop him. Dracula remains a cornerstone of vampire lore, and has an ongoing influence on popular culture even today. This quintessential Gothic novel is perfect for horror fans, classic novel enthusiasts and fans of supernatural fiction.

Sensual, dark and thrilling, Bram Stoker’s Dracula remains the seminal work of Gothic fiction. When Jonathan Harker is summoned to Transylvania to finalize a property deal for the mysterious Count Dracula, he stumbles upon an ancient evil he is unprepared to face. When that evil escapes to England, the entire nation is suddenly under threat and only an aged vampire hunter, Professor Abraham Van Helsing, can put a stop to the bloodshed. Frankenstein, The Hunchback of Notre Dame and The Shadow in The Corner and Other Classic Ghost Stories are also available in this series of gorgeous pocket-sized paperbacks from Macmillan Collector's Library which celebrates the very best Gothic and horror literature, teeming with monsters, misfits and ghosts.

Unleash the dark and thrilling world of Dracula by Bram Stoker, a timeless classic that has captivated readers for over a century. Step into the eerie atmosphere of Transylvania, where the mysterious and enigmatic Count Dracula resides in his foreboding castle. As English solicitor Jonathan Harker travels to this remote region to finalize a real estate transaction, he soon discovers that his host is far more than he seems-an ancient vampire with a thirst for blood. Stoker masterfully weaves a tale of horror and suspense, blending Gothic elements with a deep exploration of fear, power, and the unknown. Through diary entries, letters, and newspaper clippings, the story unfolds, leading readers from the dark corridors of Dracula's castle to the bustling streets of London. As the Count spreads his malevolent influence, a group of determined individuals, led by the wise Professor Van Helsing, bands together to stop this malevolent force. Dracula is more than just a horror story; it is a gripping narrative about the battle between good and evil, the fragility of life, and the enduring power of human courage. This novel remains an essential read for anyone fascinated by the supernatural and the macabre.

Feast your eyes on this luxurious hardback anthology of 18 classic tales of horror, presented with gilded page edges, patterned endpapers and a striking, gold-embossed cover design. The 18 terrifying tales in this collection are created by some of literature's finest writers of horror, including Edgar Allan Poe, William Hope Hodgson, and Bram Stoker. In stories filled with death, obsession, and paranoia, you will encounter hideous demons, abandoned castles, and gruesome discoveries. So settle down and prepare to be petrified. Tales include: - The Invisible Giant by Bram Stoker- The Tapestried Chamber by Sir Walter Scott- A Warning to the Curious by M. R. James- The Invisible Girl by Mary Shelley- A Dead Secret by Lafcadio Hearn- The Room in the Tower by E. F. Benson- The Whistling Room by William Hope Hodgson- The Horror at Red Hook by H. P. Lovecraft- The Ghost and the Bone-setter by Sheridan Le Fanu- And more This beautiful compendium is presented with gold gilded page-edges, patterned endpapers, ivory paper and a gold-embossed cover design, making it a wonderful gift or collectible for any horror lover. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Gilded Classics presents luxury gift editions of classic works, printed on opulent ivory paper, featuring hardcover Wibalin binding, foil-embossed cover designs, beautifully designed end-papers and gilded page edges. These make perfectible collectibles for bibliophiles and lovers of classic literature.