The Vampyre

Name: The Vampyre
Brand: Findaway Voices
Availability: InStock
Author: John Polidori
ISBN: 9781509455300

Author: John Polidori

Narrator: Mariela Arredondo

Unabridged: 1 hr 25 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Audio Sommelier

Published: 11/11/2017

Categories: Fiction, Horror, Classic

Synopsis

The young gentleman Aubrey befriends Lord Ruthven, a sophisticated British noble, only to notice suffering and death follow the man everywhere he goes. Mystery, intrigue, and romance reign in this classic vampire tale as Aubrey uncovers Ruthven’s secret and attempts to stop his blood-sucking streak. This 1819 story was a runaway success in the well-loved gothic horror genre and served as a predecessor of modern vampire romances that continue to intrigue audiences today.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Bill

This is a companion volume to Tales from Blackwood's Magazine, containing early 19th century stories of grisly happenings and extreme psychological states culled from British magazines other than Blackwood's. The most influential piece here, of course, is "The Vampyre," originally thought to be Byro......more

Goodreads review by Troy

This review covers only the title story of this collection, which grew out of the same “ghost story” contest that produced Frankenstein. Polidori is certainly the least known of that infamous gathering (the others being Mary Shelley, Percy Shelley, and Lord Byron), and quite probably the least talen......more

Goodreads review by Jessie

Okay, I really loved the title story 'The Vampyre' and would probably give that one 4 stars. It was really beautifully written, gripping and page-turning. didn't know what the story would really be about and it surprised me in a very positive way. I also enjoyed the introduction to the story - and t......more