| Bram Stoker's Dracula: A Reader's Guide Contributor(s): Hughes, William (Author) |
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ISBN: 0826495370 ISBN-13: 9780826495372 Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC OUR PRICE: $29.65 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2009 Annotation: A concise, readable and comprehensive introduction to Bram Stoker's classic Dracula (1897) for undergraduates. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Gothic & Romance - Literary Criticism | English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh |
| Dewey: 823 |
| Series: Continuum Reader's Guides (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 0.47" H x 5.48" W x 8.52" (0.47 lbs) 160 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Dracula (1897) is one of the most commonly studied gothic novels and has been hugely influential through adaptations in fiction, on stage and in cinema. Offering an authoritative, up-to-date guide for students, this book introduces its context, language, themes, criticism and afterlife, leading students to a more sophisticated understanding of the text. It is the ideal guide to reading and studying the novel, setting Dracula in its historical, intellectual and cultural contexts, offering analyses of its themes, style and structure, providing exemplary close readings, presenting an up-to-date account of its critical reception. It also includes an introduction to its substantial history as an adapted text on stage and screen, focusing on the portrayal of the vampire from Nosferatu to Interview with a Vampire. It includes points for discussion, suggestions for further study and an annotated guide to relevant reading. |
Contributor Bio(s): Hughes, William: - William Hughes is Professor of Gothic Studies at Bath Spa University, UK. He has published widely on Stoker and is editor of the journal, Gothic Studies, and a board member of the International Gothic Association. |