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The haunting tale of a young woman being seduced by a female vampire, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu's Carmilla still manages to enthrall its readers almost two centuries later. Predating Dracula by some 26 years, Carmilla (1871) is the first and perhaps greatest of vampire stories.

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The haunting tale of a young woman being seduced by a female vampire, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu's Carmilla still manages to enthrall its readers almost two centuries later. Predating Dracula by some 26 years, Carmilla (1871) is the first and perhaps greatest of vampire stories.
Autorenporträt
Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu (1814-73) was a prolific Irish author celebrated for his compelling Gothic tales, gripping mystery novels, and spine-chilling horror fiction. Among his notable works are Uncle Silas, Carmilla, and The House by the Churchyard. Literary scholar Jack Sullivan calls Le Fanu "one of the most important and innovative figures in the development of the ghost story." Le Fanu's literary legacy is marked by his profound contributions to the evolution of horror and fantastic/supernatural fiction, leaving an indelible mark on the genre with his masterful storytelling and macabre imagination.