Carmilla: Classic Vampire Gothic Fiction

A Gothic Vampire Classic by Joseph Sheridan Le FanuCarmilla by by Irish author Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu is a book of literary fiction first published in 1872 in the Ireland. Carmilla is considered to be one of the most influential vampire stories ever written, with its suspenseful atmosphere, eerie descriptions of the supernatural, and its complex and ambiguous characters.Book ExcerptA person, more or less wicked, puts an end to himself. A suicide, under certain circumstances, becomes a vampire. That specter visits living people in their slumbers; they die, and almost invariably, in the grave, develop into vampires.SynopsisCarmilla is a Gothic novella by the Irish author Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, first published in 1872. The story is narrated by Laura, a young woman living with her father in a remote Austrian castle. Laura's peaceful life is disrupted when a carriage accident occurs near the castle, and a mysterious and alluring young woman named Carmilla is left as a guest in their home. Laura becomes increasingly infatuated with Carmilla, despite her unease as strange occurrences start happening in the castle. Young girls in the nearby village begin to fall ill and die, seemingly drained of blood. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Carmilla is a vampire who preys on young women..A stunning reprintAt Ahzar Publishing we take every step possible to ensure the original integrity of this book has been upheld to its highest standard. This means that the texts in this story are unedited and unchanged from the original authors publication, preserving its earliest form for your indulgence. This title is one of the epic gothic fiction, of all time, with a lasting influence on the vampire genre in literature, Victorian novella that you just do not see in the modern age. This title will make an excellent gift to the classic vampire literature aficionados in your life or a fantastic addition to your current collection. We are ready to ship this book off to you today at lightning speed, so you will find yourself indulging in this title without delay.Title Details Original 1872 Text Literary Classic 5.5 x 8.5 Inches Matte Cover Cream Paper