Dracula

of Bram Stoker, Nina Auerbach (Editor), David J. Skal (Editor)

Series: Dracula #1

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You can find an alternative cover edition for this ISBN here and here.A rich selection of background and source materials is provided in three areas: Contexts includes probable inspirations for Dracula in the earlier works of James Malcolm Rymer and Emily Gerard. Also included are a discussion of Stoker's working notes for the novel and "Dracula's Guest," the original opening chapter to Dracula. Reviews and Reactions reprints five early reviews of the novel. "Dramatic and Film Variations" focuses on theater and film adaptations of Dracula, two indications of the novel's unwavering appeal. David J. Skal, Gregory A. Waller, and Nina Auerbach offer their varied perspectives. Checklists of both dramatic and film adaptations are included.Criticism collects seven theoretical interpretations of Dracula by Phyllis A. Roth, Carol A. Senf, Franco Moretti, Christopher Craft, Bram Dijkstra, Stephen D. Arata, and Talia Schaffer.A Chronology and a Selected Bibliography are included.

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Main Characters

Jonathan Harker Lucy Westenra Abraham Van Helsing John Seward Quincey Morris Arthur Holmwood (later Lord Godalming) R.M. Renfield Mina Harker Quincey Harker Peter Hawkins Samuel F. Billington Herr Leutner Mr. Swales Mr. Westenra Mrs. Westenra Lord Godalming (elder) Patrick Hennessey Thomas Bilder Sister Agatha (Dracula) Dr. Vincent Thomas Snelling Joseph Smollett Sam Bloxam Billington Junior Attendant Hardy Captain of the Demeter Abramoff (Demeter Crew) Olgaren (Demeter Crew) Mate of the Demeter (Roumanian) Second Mate of the Demeter Rufus Smith Mr. Mackenzie Mr. Steinkoff Captain Donelson Immanuel Hildesheim Petrof Skinsky Lady Godalming Mrs. Seward Dracula

Book Details

Format Paperback
Pages 488 pages
Publisher Norton
Publication Date 05/12/86
First Publication 05/26/97
Language English
ISBN 9780393970128
Edition Norton Critical Edition
Category Fiction
Scenario ['Transylvania (Romania)', 'Budapest (Hungary)', 'Whitby, Yorkshire, England', 'London, England']

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