Miss Betty (1898) - Stoker, Bram
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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
Autorenporträt
Bram Stoker was born on 8 November 1847 in Dublin, Ireland. His parents were Abraham Stoker and Charlotte Mathilda Blake Thornley Stoker. Up to seven years of age, Stoker was bedridden but after full recovery he performed well. He studied in Trinity College, completed his graduation with honors. Due to good academic performance, like his father he became a civil servant. Stoker also began writing for a local newspaper, the Dublin Evening Mail. Stoker's short stories 'The Crystal Cup' was published in 1872. After 10 years he left the job of civil servant, he wanted to devote more time on writing. His friendly relations with actor Sir Henry Irving forced him to become his personal assistant and also acquire a management position in famous Lyceum Theatre in London. In 1875, Stoker's first novel, 'The Primetime Path' was published. In 1897, his masterpiece creation Dracula was published, although it gained fame after his death. Dracula has become one of the most sensational thriller, it is widely adapted for films, comics, short stories and plays. In his last days he faced serious health problems and died on 20 April 1912. His notable works - Under the Sunset, The Snake's Pass, Miss Betty, The Mystery of the Sea, The Jewel of Seven Stars, The Lair of the White Worm, Personal Reminiscences of Henry Irving etc.