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The Vampyre
First published 1819
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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.
Source: Open Library
Book information
- Author
- John William Polidori
- First published
- 1819