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In search of Dracula
Raymond T. McNally, Raymond T.; Florescu, Radu McNally, Radu Florescu
1972·223 pages
Historical biography of Vlad the Impaler tracing his brutal reign, vampire folklore origins, and links to Stoker’s Dracula.
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Historical biography of Vlad the Impaler tracing his brutal reign, vampire folklore origins, and links to Stoker’s Dracula.
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The true story behind the legend of Dracula - a biography of Prince Vlad of Transylvania, better known as Vlad the Impaler. This revised edition now includes entries from Bram Stoker's recently discovered diaries, the amazing tale of Nicolae Ceausescu's attempt to make Vlad a national hero, and an examination of recent adaptations in fiction, stage and screen.
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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No romantic or sexual content present
Violence & gore
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Graphic historical accounts of impalement, torture, and mass executions
Profanity
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No evidence found in available sources
Substance use
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No evidence found in available sources
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Orthodox Christianity, Ottoman conflict, and Christian vampire folklore motifs
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic present
Occult / demonology
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Extensive vampire folklore, undead legends, and related superstitions
Political content
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Wallachian-Ottoman struggles; Ceausescu’s nationalist rehabilitation of Vlad
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources
Abuse & suffering
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Mass impalement, civilian torture, and childhood captivity as Ottoman hostage
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