![]() ![]() Originally published in 1819, many decades before Bram Stoker's Dracula, and misattributed to Polidori's friend Lord Byron, The Vampyre has kept readers up at night for nearly two hundred years. John William Polidori's The Vampyre is both a classic tale of gothic horror and the progenitor of the modern romantic vampire myth that has been fodder for artists ranging from Anne Rice to Alan Ball to Francis Ford Coppola. But when Ruthven resurfaces in London-making overtures toward Aubrey's sister-Aubrey realizes this immortal fiend is a vampyre. The Vampyre by John William Polidori Perhaps the oldest horror short story featured at American Literature, The Vampyre is considered the first in a genre which became known as romantic vampire gothic fiction. Before drawing his last breath, he makes the odd request that Aubrey keep his death and crimes secret for a year and a day. When the two are set upon by bandits while traveling together in Europe, Ruthven is fatally injured. But the young man soon discovers a sinister character hidden behind his new friend's glamorous facade. His unknown origin and curious behavior tantalizes Aubrey's imagination. The Vampyre: A Tale Paperback Februby John William Polidori (Author) 271 ratings Part of: Vampire stories (1 books) See all formats and editions Kindle 0.72 Read with Our Free App Audiobook 0.00 Free with your Audible trial Hardcover 17.99 2 New from 17.99 Paperback 5.99 3 Used from 2.99 8 New from 5. ![]() ![]() ![]() A young English gentleman of means, Aubrey is immediately intrigued by Lord Ruthven, the mysterious newcomer among society's elite. This classic vampire story has inspired generations of authors, from Bram Stoker to Charlaine Harris. ![]()
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