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The Vampyre

by John William Polidori · 1819

Horror · ranked #36 in category

The Vampyre*, a short gothic novel by John William Polidori, was first published in 1819 and is considered the first modern vampire story. The story features Lord Ruthven, a seductive aristocrat with

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The verdict

Category
Horror
First published
1819 · 1810s
Author
John William Polidori
Standing
Recommended

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