Carmilla And Laura

Author : S D Simper
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2020-12-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1952349176

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Carmilla and Laura by S D Simper Pdf

"This is a beautiful retelling ... perfect for anyone who likes darker-themed romance, horror stories, or plain ol' lesbian vampires." -The Lesbian 52 In the late 19th century, Laura lives a lonely life in a schloss by the forest, Styria, with only her doting father and two governesses for company. A chance accident brings a new companion, however - the eccentric and beautiful Carmilla. With charm unparalleled and habits as mysterious as her history, Carmilla's allure is undeniable, drawing Laura closer with every affectionate touch and word. Attraction blossoms into a temptation Laura fears to name, a tantalizing passion burning brighter than the fires of hell. But when a mysterious plague begins stealing the lives of young women in her home and the village beyond, Laura wrestles to reconcile the truth - that the gentle, fragile woman she loves may be a monster cast out of heaven. Carmilla, the classic vampire novella written by J Sheridan LeFanu, receives new life in this gorgeous retelling, centered on the provocative, controversial leads of the original, Carmilla and Laura.

Author : Kim Turrisi
Publisher : Kids Can Press Ltd
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2019-05-07
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781525301308

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Carmilla by Kim Turrisi Pdf

An adaptation of ShaftesburyÕs award-winning, groundbreaking queer vampire web series, Carmilla. Newly escaped from the stifling boredom of a small town, college freshman Laura is ready for her first great adventure. But when her roommate, Betty, vanishes, and a sarcastic, nocturnal philosophy student named Carmilla moves into BettyÕs side of the room, Laura decides to play detective. Turns out, Betty isnÕt the first girl to go missing Ñ sheÕs just the first girl not to come back. As Laura closes in on answers, tensions rise with Carmilla. Is this just a roommate relationship that isn't working out, or does Carmilla know more than she's letting on about the disappearances? What will Laura do if it turns out her roommate isn't just selfish and insensitive, but completely inhuman? And what will she do with the feelings sheÕs starting to have for Carmilla?

Author : Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
Publisher : Namaskar Book
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2024-02-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu Pdf

Carmilla: A Haunting Tale of Love and Vampiric Secrets: Delve into the chilling narrative that blurs the lines between desire and darkness, as Carmilla's enigmatic charm casts a spell on both readers and characters alike. Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu: Delve into the eerie and mysterious world of Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu. This Gothic novella introduces you to the enigmatic Carmilla, a beautiful and seductive figure who hides a dark secret. Set in the atmospheric backdrop of a remote castle, Le Fanu weaves a tale of supernatural intrigue, forbidden desires, and the blurred boundaries between reality and the supernatural. Why This Book? Gothic Atmosphere: Le Fanu's rich descriptions and haunting settings create an immersive Gothic atmosphere that draws you into a world of mystery and suspense. Exploration of Themes: The novella explores themes of identity, sexuality, and the macabre, sparking contemplation about the hidden facets of human nature. Pioneering Vampire Lore: Carmilla predates Bram Stoker's Dracula and contributes to the vampire genre, offering a unique perspective on this iconic creature of folklore. Psychological Tension: The psychological tension between the characters adds depth to the narrative, keeping you engaged in the unfolding mysteries. Immerse yourself in the chilling allure of Carmilla and unravel the secrets that lie beneath its dark and seductive surface.

Author : Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 105 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2023-12-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547760986

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Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu Pdf

Carmilla is narrated by a young woman preyed upon by a female vampire named Carmilla, later revealed to be Mircalla, Countess Karnstein (Carmilla is an anagram of Mircalla). Le Fanu presents the story as part of the casebook of Dr. Hesselius, whose departures from medical orthodoxy rank him as the first occult doctor in literature. The story is often anthologized and has been adapted many times in film and other media. It is a one of the earliest works of vampire fiction, predating Bram Stoker's Dracula (1897) by 26 years. Joseph Thomas Sheridan Le Fanu (1814-1873) was an Irish writer of Gothic tales and mystery novels. He was a leading ghost-story writer of the nineteenth century and was central to the development of the genre in the Victorian era. M. R. James described Le Fanu as "absolutely in the first rank as a writer of ghost stories".

Author : Bram Stoker,Colm Toibin
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2012-04-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781780335155

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On Dracula by Bram Stoker,Colm Toibin Pdf

No book since Mrs Shelley's Frankenstein, or indeed any other at all has come near yours in originality, or terror - Poe is nowhere..."-Charlotte Stoker (Mother of Bram Stoker). Originally published in 1897, Bram Stoker's Dracula has spawned countless new editions, inspired over fifty films, and hundreds of reimaginings. The iconic and terrifying character of Stoker's imagination has permeated our conciousness in such away that Dracula is the seminal vampire of popular culture. Set across London and into the darkest corners of Eastern Europe, Dracula is told through the journal entries and letters of its protagonists as they strive to survive the presence of Count Dracula in their lives. Young lawyer Jonathan Harker travels to Transylvania to assist in a land transaction, but finds himself trapped in the Count's castle, tormented by strange and unearthly occurrences. After a miraculous escape, he returns to England, only to find that the Count has followed him to London and has begun tracking his fiancé, Mina... Reprinted in its original form, this edition of Dracula is perfect for a first time reader, or as a classic to keep forever.

Author : S D Simper
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2020-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1952349087

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The Fate of Stars by S D Simper Pdf

A devout mermaid. A disgraced princess. A feud as ancient as the gods.Worlds collide when Tallora is kidnapped from her ocean home and forced to be a pet to a tyrannical foreign empire. Her only hope for rescue lies with a sworn enemy-Princess Dauriel, infamous for her stone heart and conflicted past. But when Dauriel's kingdom comes to the cusp of war, could their uneasy alliance be the key to defeating a common foe? Or will their tenuous feelings for each other lead them to ruin?From the world of FALLEN GODS comes a tale of ancient magic and cutthroat politics-and finding redemption through love.

Author : Bram Stoker
Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1982-04-12
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780394848280

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Dracula by Bram Stoker Pdf

String garlic by the window and hang a cross around your neck! The most powerful vampire of all time returns in our Stepping Stone Classic adaption of the original tale by Bran Stoker. Follow Johnathan Harker, Mina Harker, and Dr. Abraham van Helsing as they discover the true nature of evil. Their battle to destroy Count Dracula takes them from the crags of his castle to the streets of London... and back again.

Author : Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
Publisher : Syracuse University Press
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2013-05-15
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780815652045

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Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu Pdf

First serialized in the journal "The Dark Blue" and published shortly thereafter in the short story collection In a Glass Darkly, Le Fanu’s 1872 vampire tale is in many ways the overlooked older sister of Bram Stoker’s more acclaimed Dracula. A thrilling gothic tale, Carmilla tells the story of a young woman lured by the charms of a female vampire. This edition includes a student-oriented introduction, tracing the major critical responses to Carmilla, and four interdisciplinary essays by leading scholars who analyze the story from a variety of theoretical perspectives. Ranging from politics to gender, Gothicism to feminism, and nineteenth-century aestheticism to contemporary film studies, these critical yet accessible articles model the diverse ways that scholars can approach a single text. With a glossary, biography, bibliography, and explanatory notes on the text, this edition is ideal for students of Irish and British nineteenth-century literature.

Author : S D Simper
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2020-12-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1952349095

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The Sting of Victory by S D Simper Pdf

Author : Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu,David Brian
Publisher : Createspace Independent Pub
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2013-01-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1481952218

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Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu,David Brian Pdf

Approximately 54,000 words.When fate draws together the lives of two young women, their mutual attraction quickly flourishes into a bond which threatens the boundaries of social etiquette in 1860's Styria.As their relationship continues to develop further, they remain oblivious to the growing horror which surrounds them, as throughout the province other young women begin dying in mysterious circumstances. Meanwhile, others are falling victim to the apparently random attacks of a rampaging pack of wolves. When, finally the truth is revealed, the scene is set for a battle between two ancient evils.Years before the publication of Bram Stoker's Dracula, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu produced a haunting gothic mystery called Carmilla. David Brian has used much of the original narrative to create a very different version of Carmilla. Introducing an array of new characters, and touching on subjects which would have been considered taboo in the 1800's, Brian has succeeded in bringing a whole new level of horror, and tragedy, to the legend of Carmilla.

Author : Laurell K. Hamilton,Charlaine Harris,Kelly Armstrong,Holly Black,Rachel Caine,Kim Newman,Michael Marshall Smith,Chelsea Quinn Yarbro
Publisher : Prime Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2011-03-22
Category : Fantasy fiction, American
ISBN : 1607012545

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Vampires by Laurell K. Hamilton,Charlaine Harris,Kelly Armstrong,Holly Black,Rachel Caine,Kim Newman,Michael Marshall Smith,Chelsea Quinn Yarbro Pdf

"Nothing has sunk its teeth into twenty-first century popular culture as pervasively as the vampire. The fangsters have the freedom to fly across all genres and all mediums--there are even apps for vamps. Whether roaming into romance, haunting horror, sneaking into science fiction, capering into humor, sucking on the sociopolitical, titillating teens, meandering through mystery, heating up supernatural sex, or charming children--no icon is more versatile than the vampire. Slake your insatiable thirst and drink deeply of twenty-five of the best sanguinary stories of the new millennium: terrifying or tender, deadly or delicious, badass or beneficient, romantic or rude, funny or frightening, wily or weary, classic or cutting edge ..."--Page 4 of cover.

Author : Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2024-01-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547811282

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IN A GLASS DARKLY (Mystery & Horror Collection) by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu Pdf

In a Glass Darkly is a collection of five different tales, presented as selections from the posthumous papers of the occult detective Dr. Martin Hesselius. The title is taken from 1 Corinthians 13:12, a deliberate misquotation of the passage which describes humanity as perceiving the world "through a glass darkly". "Green Tea" - An English clergyman named Jennings confides to Hesselius that he is being followed by a demon in the form of an ethereal monkey, invisible to everyone else, which is trying to invade his mind and destroy his life. Hesselius writes letters to a Dutch colleague about the victim's condition, which gets steadily worse with time as the creature steps up its methods, all of which are purely psychological. T "The Familiar"- A sea captain, living in Dublin, is stalked by "The Watcher", a strange dwarf who resembles a person from his past. "Mr. Justice Harbottle" - A cruel judge in the Court of Common Pleas, Elijah Harbottle, finds himself under attack by vengeful spirits, and in a disturbing dream he is condemned to death by a monstrous doppelgänger. The story is set between 1746 and 1748 "The Room in the Dragon Volan" - notable mystery story, in 26 chapters, which includes the theme of premature burial. "Carmilla"- A tale of a lesbian vampire, set in Styria, Austria. This story was to greatly influence Bram Stoker in writing Dracula. Joseph Thomas Sheridan Le Fanu (1814 – 1873) was an Irish writer of Gothic tales and mystery novels. He was a leading ghost-story writer of the nineteenth century and was central to the development of the genre in the Victorian era. M. R. James described Le Fanu as "absolutely in the first rank as a writer of ghost stories".

Author : Evie Drae
Publisher : Dreamspinner Press LLC
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Gay men
ISBN : 1641082143

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Beauregard and the Beast by Evie Drae Pdf

MMA fighter Adam Littrell knows staying focused around his new assistant Bo will be a challenge, but with his last fight looming, he can't afford distraction. Bo wants to nurture their fragile relationship, but his younger sister needs him too.

Author : Joseph Sheridan le Fanu
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2015-10-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781473377905

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The Child that Went with the Fairies by Joseph Sheridan le Fanu Pdf

This early work by Sheridan Le Fanu was originally published in 1870. Born in Dublin in 1814, he came from a literary family of Huguenot origins; both his grandmother Alicia Sheridan Le Fanu and his great-uncle Richard Brinsley Sheridan were playwrights,

Author : Alan Ryan,Professor of Politics Alan Ryan
Publisher : Viking
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2011-04-01
Category : Horror tales, American
ISBN : 0241953626

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The Penguin Book of Vampire Stories by Alan Ryan,Professor of Politics Alan Ryan Pdf

This vampire book is a collection of stories by famous horror writers such as Bram Stoker, Fritz Leiber, and Robert Bloch. Edited by Alan Ryan, these stories of the greatest vampires in literature will appeal to all readers of horror books.