Bram Stoker , University John Paul Riquelme (Editor)
Dracula (Case Studies in Contemporary Criticism)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781457619328
- author:
- Bram Stoker , University John Paul Riquelme (Editor)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bedford/Saint Martins
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 688
- Dimensions:
- 14 x 2.3 x 20.9 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Classics, , Bram Stoker, University J
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Bram Stoker's Dracula presents the 1897 original text alongside critical essays from various cultural, psychoanalytic, gender, queer, and postcolonial perspectives. These essays introduce students to the novel through contemporary lenses, exploring its themes and significance in different contexts. The edition includes contextual documents, introductions with bibliographies, and a glossary of key terms. A new section features essays that combine multiple critical approaches, while another part showcases cultural documents on topics such as the lesbian vampire and the 'new woman'. The updated editorial matter also includes a selective bibliography of notable Dracula film adaptations. This edition provides a comprehensive introduction to Bram Stoker's influential gothic novel, making it an ideal choice for those seeking to understand its enduring impact.