1819, 1st Ed, 3rd Issue, THE VAMPYRE: A TALE, by JOHN WILLIAM POLIDORI, VAMPIRE

Description: [Polidori, John William] The Vampyre: A Tale London: Printed for Sherwood, Neely, and Jones 1819 First Edition, Third Issue Octavo, xxv, [i] 27-84 pages, plus 12 page publisher's catalog dated Jan. 1819 bound in the rear. Publisher's original brown wraps. With the half title. Preface set in 23 lines and with the misprint "lmost" instead of "almost" on the last line of page 36. Previous owner's inscription to half title. Housed in a gilt lettered blue slipcase. Some slight discoloration, damage to the slipcase, else in very good + condition. "The Vampyre," penned by John William Polidori in 1819, stands as one of the pioneering works in English vampire literature. Originating from a challenge during a gathering at the Villa Diodati near Lake Geneva, where Polidori served as Lord Byron's personal physician, the story was initially misattributed to Byron. However, it swiftly garnered attention for its haunting narrative. The tale follows Aubrey, a young Englishman entangled with the enigmatic Lord Ruthven, whose aristocratic charm masks a sinister secret: he is a vampire. Polidori's narrative explores themes of morality, seduction, and the allure of the supernatural, setting the stage for the portrayal of vampires in later literature. Despite its relatively short length, "The Vampyre" left an indelible mark on Gothic fiction, influencing subsequent vampire tales, notably Bram Stoker's iconic "Dracula." If you have any questions, feel free to ask, and don't forget to check out my other listings.

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