Carrere, Emmanuel
Bravura
- ISBN 13:
- 9788433979681
- author:
- Carrere, Emmanuel
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Anagrama
- language:
- Spanish
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 360
- Dimensions:
- 21.84 x 13.72 x 2.54 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Collections,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The year 1816 was marked by an unusual absence of summer. A volcanic eruption in Indonesia had a profound impact on the weather, even affecting Switzerland. In the villa Diodati, Lord Byron and his guests - including Polidori's doctor and secretary, and the Shelleys - endured the rain and cold of what felt like winter. To alleviate their boredom, they challenged each other to write a horror story. On that fateful evening, known as "the night of monsters," Mary Shelley created Frankenstein, while John Polidori penned The Vampyre. This novel explores the life of Polidori, who is struggling with addiction and resentment towards his fellow writers. Polidori's story is one of obsession and creative rivalry, as he navigates the literary world and grapples with feelings of inadequacy. His narrative is intertwined with that of another writer, Captain Walton, who is crafting an alternative version of Frankenstein. This complex web of stories weaves together elements of horror, romance, and science fiction, creating a captivating tale of artistic rivalry and creative expression.