{"product_id":"vampires-dana-jan-bartelt-9781494391997","title":"Vampires: From Folklore to Fiction","description":"Step into the intriguing world of vampire lore as my essay traces the captivating journey of these enigmatic creatures from the depths of folklore to the realms of fiction. Across centuries, societies have been gripped by superstitions surrounding vampires, their presence echoing through the folklore of diverse cultures, with a notable concentration in Eastern Europe. However, the landscape shifted dramatically in the late 19th century with the emergence of literary masterpieces such as John Polidori's \"The Vampyre\" and Bram Stoker's iconic \"Dracula.\" These seminal works marked a pivotal moment in history, where vampires transcended their status as feared entities of reality to become enduring figures of fiction. Join me on an immersive exploration of this transformative evolution, uncovering the cultural, psychological, and literary forces that shaped the modern vampire archetype. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNote: As this was initially self-published for my own use, the footnotes are not formatted correctly. Forgive me.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Dana Jan Bartelt\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1494391996\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781494391997\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/05\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 86\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.21lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.18d","brand":"Dana Jan Bartelt","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44064788939007,"sku":"9781494391997","price":9.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d90be990-0dd1-4c34-852b-6990aa7dd7c0.jpg?v=1685397575","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/vampires-dana-jan-bartelt-9781494391997","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}