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A review by less_noise
The Vampyre; A Tale by John William Polidori
3.0
Read this short story on Gutenberg.org.
It is actually the book that started the Gothic romantic vampire fiction genre, such as "Dracula" by Bram Stoker and "Interview with a Vampire" by Anne Rice. In fact, it gave me some really strong interview-with-a-vampire vibes.
What's also interesting is that the author composed this story as part of an informal competition among many authors at the time. A competition that brought "Frankenstein" to life as well.
It's a quick read, it won't change your life, but it might make you fun at Halloween parties.
It is actually the book that started the Gothic romantic vampire fiction genre, such as "Dracula" by Bram Stoker and "Interview with a Vampire" by Anne Rice. In fact, it gave me some really strong interview-with-a-vampire vibes.
What's also interesting is that the author composed this story as part of an informal competition among many authors at the time. A competition that brought "Frankenstein" to life as well.
It's a quick read, it won't change your life, but it might make you fun at Halloween parties.