The Vampyre; A Tale by John William Polidori

The Vampyre; A Tale

John William Polidori

60 pages first pub 1819 (editions)

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"The Vampyre" is a short work of prose fiction written in 1819 by John William Polidori. The work is often viewed as the progenitor of the romantic vampire genre of fantasy fiction. The work is described by Christopher Frayling as "the first story...

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Moods

dark 88%
mysterious 64%
tense 34%
adventurous 15%
emotional 8%
sad 8%
challenging 6%
reflective 4%
funny 1%
informative 1%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 29%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 45% | Character: 29% | A mix: 24%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 38% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.12

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