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  1. Vampire Narrative

    Vampire Narrative. The play between mythological and modern significance, between mystical and scientific visions of horror and unity, sexuality and sacred violence, is focused in the figure of the vampire. In Mary Braddon 's ' Good Lady Ducayne ' (1896) the vampire theme signals the barbarities that result from human vanity and ...

  2. Vampires Essay

    The vampire, a corpse supposed, in European folklore, to leave its grave at night to drink the blood of the living by biting their necks with long pointed canine teeth (Dictionary). The vampire is a creature of the night, a monster that preys on the innocent. "There are many superstitions about vampires.

  3. John Polidori, "The Vampyre," and the Rise of the Aristocratic Vampire

    This essay rewrites the rise of the aristocratic vampire, focusing on the upwardly socially mobile vampires of the eighteenth century, as well fundamentally revising not only the publication history of Polidori's tale "The Vampyre" but also its significance in "v-lit" (vampire literature). From the perspective of the late twentieth/early twenty-first century, the aristocratic vampire ...

  4. Science Fiction Writing Tips: How to Make a Vampire Not Suck

    When writing about vampires, the key is to avoid making them cliche. Bestselling author Philip Athans explains how to do that.

  5. From Dracula to Twilight: The threat of the Romantic Vampire

    Meyer's Edward Cullen exists as a more dangerous vampire than Stoker's Dracula due to the sympathetic narrative Meyer uses to build Edward's character upon; the sympathetic narrative simultaneously allows the reader to forget the monstrous actions that Edward is capable of and forgive him when he demonstrates those capabilities.

  6. Modern Vampires: from Folklore to Modern Media

    From the mysterious and seductive vampires of Bram Stoker's Dracula to the brooding and romantic vampires of the Twilight series, the image of the vampire has undergone a radical transformation in the past century. This essay will explore the evolution of vampire lore in literature and media, examining how modern vampires differ from their ...

  7. Analysis of the Evolution of Vampires Approaching the Twenty-first

    This essay explores the transformation of vampires in literature and culture, from their initial portrayal as embodiments of fear and the unknown to their modern characterization as figures of desire and empathy.

  8. PDF The Vampire in Literature

    This essay explores the differences between vampires in literature, from the older monstrous types to the sympathetic vampires in modern novels.

  9. [PDF] The Evolution of the Vampire in Popular Narrative from the

    The vampire is one of the most powerful and enduring archetypes handed down to us by nineteenth-century literature, and remains, arguably, the most popular manifestation of the undead in popular culture. Perhaps more than any other monster, the vampire is a reflection of humanity. As Nina Auerbach says in her seminal work, Our Vampire, Ourselves, every generation creates its own vampire ...

  10. The Different Types of Vampires Throughout History

    From ancient folklore to modern-day literature and cinema, vampires have captivated the human imagination for centuries. These mythical creatures have undergone various transformations throughout history, adapting to cultural beliefs and societal fears. This essay aims to explore the different types of vampires that have emerged over time, shedding light on their origins, characteristics, and ...

  11. A Selection Of Interesting Essay Topics About Vampires

    A List Of Easy Essay Topics About Vampires: 15 Fresh Ideas. The character and mythology of vampires is full of charisma. When the term "vampire" comes into notice, we imagine an individual in black walking through the lonely ways of towering castles?

  12. 'The Rise of the Vampire' Reads Almost Like a Narrative of Immigration

    To try and determine why this is the case, Butler looks back at the history of the vampire and its representations. What emerges is something that can be read almost like a narrative of immigration.

  13. The Global Vampire: Essays on the Undead in Popular Culture Around the

    With a global perspective, this collection of essays offers something new and different: a much needed counter-narrative of the vampire's evolution in popular culture. Divided by geography, this text emphasizes the vampiric as a globetrotting citizen du monde rather than an isolated monster.

  14. Gender in the Vampire Narrative

    Gender in the Vampire Narrative is the only text that fully explores gender in the vampire narrative across popular culture forms. Through original essays, Gender in the Vampire Narrative explores presentations of gender in the vampire narrative in novels, films, graphic novels and theatre.

  15. Writing Prompts about Vampires

    Vampire Story Prompts. Your main character has been falsely accused of being a vampire. Now, they have to hide from both vampires and human vampire hunters, while trying to make a case to prove that they aren't the monster people think they are. Vampires are real, but they aren't much of a threat. The real threat is the ruling political ...

  16. Queering the Vampire Narrative

    Queering the Vampire Narrative offers classroom-ready original essays that continue our explorations of vampires as representations of the cultural Other, which builds on the work of our previous texts. The editors argue, ultimately, the vampire is a queer icon, infinitely blurring the boundaries of identity and cultural norms and queering even the most seemingly stable notions, such as life ...

  17. The vampirisation of the novel: narrative crises in Dracula

    The novel as a Vampire Bram Stoker's Dracula engages in a problem of narration. As it tells about the adventures of a vampire and the group which chases it, the novel revolves around literature ...

  18. Queering the Vampire Narrative

    Queering the Vampire Narrative offers classroom-ready original essays that continue our explorations of vampires as representations of the cultural Other, which builds on the work of our previous texts.

  19. Vampires are a 'queer icon,' scholars argue in new book

    Vampires are a "queer icon," according to a collection of essays compiled by gender studies scholars. "Queering the Vampire Narrative offers classroom-ready original essays that continue our ...

  20. The Haunt of Injustice: Exploring Homophobia in Vampire Literature

    Abstract The vampire figure is used within gothic literature tradition as a metaphorical representation of the unknown, encapsulating the fears of the given society from which the piece of literature derives. This essay investigates the connections between the evolution of the vampire, more specifically in Le Fanu's novella Carmilla and Bram Stoker's Dracula, both of which depict the ...

  21. The Vampyre

    Aubrey meets the mysterious Lord Ruthven at a social event when he comes to London. After briefly getting to know Ruthven, Aubrey agrees to go travelling around Europe with him. Aubrey slowly realizes that Ruthven delights in causing the ruin and degradation of others, and after Ruthven attempts to seduce the daughter of a mutual acquaintance ...

  22. 100 Vampire, Werewolf, Witch and Ghost Writing Prompts

    This list of 100 vampire, werewolf, witch, and ghost writing prompts is perfect for sparking ideas for your next spooky tale. These horror genre prompts feature popular supernatural creatures and beings that have dominated scary stories for generations. Whether you want to write a chilling short story, haunting novel excerpt, or even just get your creative juices flowing, these prompts will ...