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El Vampiro

El Vampiro

ClassicsGothic
Pages
96
Published
2020
Language
Spanish

Synopsis

Lord Ruthven, a charismatic and enigmatic nobleman, enters London society, captivating all with his charm. However, a young man named Aubrey soon discovers a sinister secret about Ruthven's true nature. As Aubrey travels with the lord, he witnesses a series of unsettling events, leading him to believe that Ruthven is a creature of the night, preying on the innocent. Aubrey must find a way to expose the vampire before he claims another victim, even if it means risking his own life and reputation.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

DarkMysterious
Villain ProtagonistBetrayal

Genres

Classics Gothic Horror

About the author

J
John William Polidori

Dr. Polidori was Lord Byron's personal physician. Upon accompanying Byron on holiday to Switzerland, he participated in a "ghost story" writing exercise. His own story was met with scorn, but, inspired by the fragment that Byron wrote, Polidori used this base to write was would become the first modern vampire story in the English language. His character, Lord Ruthven, an aristocratic bloodsucker based on Byron, would be used in English, French and German novels, operas and plays until th...