Carmilla by Sheridan Le Fanu
This Gothic novella tells the haunting tale of a young woman's susceptibility to the charms of a mysterious female vampire named Carmilla. Set in a castle in Styria, the story unfolds as the protagonist becomes increasingly entranced by her enigmatic guest, whose true nature is gradually revealed through a series of eerie incidents. As the bond between the two deepens, a pattern of strange illnesses and deaths emerges, leading to the chilling discovery of Carmilla's vampiric identity and a desperate struggle to save the protagonist from a similar fate. The novella is a seminal work in vampire fiction, predating the more famous Dracula, and explores themes of sexuality, predation, and the supernatural.
The 1768th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1872
- Nationality
- Irish
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 100-200
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(3.6)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 10th on Click If You Dare: 100 Favorite Horror Stories (NPR)
- 31st on Fantasy and Horror: A Critical and Historical Guide (Book)
- 1308th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)