This is the first postcolonial edition of Bram Stoker's gothic classic. For scholars interested in decolonization in literary studies this is a prime example. Jonathan Harker's colonial adventure and Bram Stoker's imperialist discourse are restored to their original context of British economic and political involvement in East-Central Europe. This edition relies both on British and Romanian sources and exposes the cultural appropriation and distortion of Romanian history and folklore. Among the many threads the editors have followed is the very significant one related to the superimposition of the vampire onto Romanian beliefs. This edition avoids the misinformation perpetuated by previous editions of Dracula published during the last four decades. It carefully supplies geographical, historical, ethnographical, and cultural information that will help future scholars as well as the general public. In correctly placing Stoker's novel within British colonial literature, this edition draws attention to the dangers of Othering and of turning a blind eye to Victorian and neo-Victorian practices.
Bram Stoker
Bram Stoker was an Irish author best known for his Gothic horror novel "Dracula," published in 1897. His writing style often included elements of supernatural, mystery, and suspense, creating a sense of unease and fear in his readers. Stoker's contribution to literature lies in popularizing the vampire genre and creating one of the most iconic characters in literary history, Count Dracula. His work has had a lasting impact on the horror genre, inspiring countless adaptations and interpretations in various forms of media.
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