Fanu, Sheridan Le
Carmilla: The cult classic that inspired Dracula
- ISBN 13:
- 9781782275848
- author:
- Fanu, Sheridan Le
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Pushkin Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimeters (0.26 kg
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Classics, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A stunning hardcover edition of the original vampire story that inspired Dracula, now with a haunting art deco design, vibrant red foil, and thoughtful layout for a seductive reading experience. This beautifully crafted book is a worthwhile read for fans of Gothic horror and Sapphic romance.
Steeped in the sexual tension between two young women, this is a beautiful, brand-new edition of the original cult classic which influenced Dracula and all the vampire stories that followed. In an isolated setting, a young woman's life is disrupted by the arrival of a mysterious and entrancing companion, leading to a feverish friendship that becomes increasingly strange and volatile.
As the story unfolds, the boundaries between friendship and obsession begin to blur, and the protagonist finds herself tormented by nightmares and growing weaker by the day. A haunting and atmospheric tale of love, desire, and the supernatural, this book is a worthwhile read for anyone who loves Gothic horror and Sapphic romance.