The blood of the vampire by Florence Marryat
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| Author | Marryat, Florence, 1837-1899 |
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| Title | The blood of the vampire |
| Original Publication | Germany: Bernhard Tauchnitz,1897. |
| Note | Wikipedia page on this work: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Blood_of_the_Vampire |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Emmanuel Ackerman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) |
| Summary | "The Blood of the Vampire" by Florence Marryat is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Harriet Brandt, a young woman newly liberated from ten years in a convent, as she navigates her newfound freedom and the complex social environment of a Belgian seaside town. The book explores themes of identity, desire, and the societal constraints imposed on women during this period. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Harriet, who is dining with other guests at the Hôtel Lion d'Or. Her striking appearance and voracious appetite attract the attention of other diners, including the coarse Baroness Gobelli, who is determined to befriend Harriet, possibly out of jealousy of the latter's charm and youth. The opening chapters lay the groundwork for Harriet's interactions with Mrs. Pullen and Miss Leyton, who view her with a mix of curiosity and disdain. As Harriet grapples with her past and yearns for connection, the dynamics among the characters foreshadow conflicts that will unfold, especially regarding her place in society and her relationships with those around her. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Horror tales |
| Subject | Vampires -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 68277 |
| Release Date | Jun 10, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 304 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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