Dracula

By (author) Bram Stoker; By (author) Stoker, Bram; Illustrated by Mackintosh David
Short description/annotation
This edition contains more than 27 illustrations and a wealth of extra material.
Description
Regarded as one of the most influential horror stories of all time and the inspiration for countless literary spin-offs, the tale of the young Englishman Jonathan Harker’s journey into the very heart of Count Dracula’s evil realm remains a compelling read to this day. A thriller of hypnotic power, a dark exploration of human passion, mythology and the paranormal, and a plain old-fashioned masterpiece of storytelling, the nightmarish saga of Dracula is one of the enduring classics of supernatural fiction.
Review quote
An absolutely gripping horror story, which confronts the age-old problems of good and evil in an irresistibly attractive way.
Biographical note
A prolific writer and an important figure of the London theatre world, Bram Stoker (1847–1912) is now best known for his 1897 novel Dracula, in which he established many of the enduring elements of the western vampire myth.
Description for collection
Alma Junior Classics series of illustrated classics includes some of the greatest books ever written for younger readers and new translations of unjustly neglected international works. Our aim is to give our list an international feel and offer young readers to opportunity to connect with other cultures and literatures – this applies not only to the titles we chose but also to the illustrators we commission – so that we can bring a bit of novelty into the canon of British children’s literature. All children’s classics contain extra material for young readers, including a profile of the author, a section on the book, a list of characters, a glossary and a test-yourself quiz.