An edition of The Vampyre
(1819)
Vampyre
A Tale
by John William Polidori
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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.
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The Vampyre
Jul 16, 2015, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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1515014592 9781515014591
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The vampyre: a tale
1973, Gubblecote Press, distributed by Shire Publications]
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0852632444 9780852632444
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