Legends of Dracula (Biography

by Thomas Streissguth

Discusses Vlad the Impaler, the historical person behind Count Dracula, describes how Bram Stoker came to write his famous novel about him, and examines how the character has been portrayed on stage and screen.

Genres: Nonfiction

112 pages, Library Binding

First published January 28, 1999

Reviews

[Peter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Did everything start in 1897 with Bram Stoker's novel? The cover definitely lured me in to read this well done book. You'll read about Vlad the Impaler, the Son of the Dragon, shudder about his assumed grave at the Snagov Monastery, the birth of a legend. Then you'll hear about vampires and vampire superstition, Varney, Bram Stoker, Witby Abbey, the story re-told in a short version, the book of the undead, Bela Lugosi (the ultimate Dracula), eerie promotional posters, Dracula in Hollywood and the modern Count. The book ends with a filmography. Nothing new under the sun but many good photos and illustrations in a manageable condensed volume. Really recommended!

[Dave · Rating 3 out of 5]

Audio Book 2 CDs Biography 03/16/04

[Jenette · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read out of curiosity. Interesting how superstitions effect behavior.

[Christopher · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was good, but scary. Weird what some people do.

[Adeline · Rating 1 out of 5]

Yuck.

[Carrie Donohue · Rating 5 out of 5]

Was very interesting