Visions of the VampireTwo Centuries of Immortal Tales
The vampire is one of the great enemies of humanity, a nightmarish figure who feeds on the living in order to sustain themselves. Born from ancient folklore, writers in the 19th century gave form to the vampire as we know it today. Still haunting our subconscious in the 20th century, a new wave of writers continued to develop the imagery and traditions of the vampire—and the vampire continued to evolve. From John Polidori’s iconic short story "The Vampyre" and tales of parasitic female companions to experimental and freshly thrilling takes by Robert Bloch, Angela Carter, and Anne Rice, this new collection sets out to present the enrapturing range of the vampire story and our undying fascination with the monster at its heart.
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Xavier Aldana Reyes
Xavier Aldana Reyes is Reader in English Literature and Film at Manchester Metropolitan University and a founding member of the Manchester Centre for Gothic Studies. He works across modern and contemporary literature, cinema and television, from the early twentieth century to the present day.
British Library Hardback Classics: Gilded Nightmares
Discover Gilded Nightmares, a hardback collection devoted to gothic and unsettling fiction. These British Library editions explore dark imagination and eerie storytelling through striking design. Created for readers who enjoy classic tales with a darker edge.
British Library Hardback Classics: Gilded Nightmares consists of 18 total books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
