A young Englishman travels Europe with a charismatic aristocrat whose charm masks a deadly supernatural secret in this foundational gothic vampire tale.
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A young Englishman travels Europe with a charismatic aristocrat whose charm masks a deadly supernatural secret in this foundational gothic vampire tale.
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The Vampyre*, a short gothic novel by John William Polidori, was first published in 1819 and is considered the first modern vampire story. The story features Lord Ruthven, a seductive aristocrat with unnatural powers over men and women, and an insatiable thirst for blood. Polidori's innovative portrayal of the vampire as a Byronic figure is said to have set the template for the modern vampire.
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Seductive predatory courtship; implied ruin of women; no explicit scenes
Violence & gore
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Blood-draining vampire attacks and deaths; a shooting; moderate detail
Profanity
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No profanity present
Substance use
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No evidence found in available sources
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation present
Religious content
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Brief folklore references tied to vampire superstition
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic or witchcraft present
Occult / demonology
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Central undead vampire mythology with supernatural powers
Political content
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Light themes of aristocratic corruption and moral decay
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted
Abuse & suffering
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Predatory victimization of women; psychological torment; fatal attacks
Other
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