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Dracula
Bram Stoker
An Irish novellist Bram Stoker’s Gothic horror novel ‘’Dracula’’ was first published in 1897 . The story is about vampire that tries to find new blood for himself and the hunt for him. Also you can find a little romance in the book. It takes place in Transylvania, Romania and in England . The novel is written in diary -form and several characters are telling their story by keeping a journal . Entries are written in six months by four persons.
In the novel there are nine main characters: Jonathan Harker, whose writings are seen first; Count Dracula, of whom all the story is about, but he does not keep a diary; Wilhelmina ‘’Mina’’ Harker, early Murray , wife of Jonathan Harker; Lucy Westerna, a friend of Wilhelmina; Arthur Holmwood, Lucy’s fiancee, who also doesn’t write; John Seward, a doctor ; Abraham Van Helsing , a Dutch doctor, dr. Seward’s teacher , writes letters ; Quincey Morris , one of Lucy’s suitors and Renfield, a patient of dr. Seward, both not writing anything . Also there are mentioned three sisters that are servants of Dracula and gypsies, who are protecting Dracula while he travels.
The story begins with the entry of Jonathan Harker, who is driving to Transylvania to meet Count Dracula in his castle . He describes his ride and the scenery of Romania. Though finding his journey to the castle creepy, he finally meets Dracula, who seems to be very well-mannered yet awkward. He thinks Dracula is odd- looking and they never meet in daylight, also he does not seem to be eating anything. Later he finds himself as prisoner of Count but manages to escape.
Next entry is by Mina, who is very worried about Jonathan and her letters