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Set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars, the story follows Sir Francis Varney, a tragic figure cursed to an eternal vampiric existence after committing horrific acts during the reign of Oliver Cromwell. As he preys on the destitute Bannerworth family, the novel explores themes of revenge and damnation, while introducing iconic vampire tropes such as fangs and Gothic settings. This grisly yet humanizing portrayal of the vampire has influenced horror fiction for generations, making it a significant work in the genre.
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Varney the Vampire, James Malcolm Rymer
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- Released
- 2021
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- Title
- Varney the Vampire
- Language
- English
- Authors
- James Malcolm Rymer
- Publisher
- Mint Editions
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 866
- ISBN13
- 9781513291659
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars, the story follows Sir Francis Varney, a tragic figure cursed to an eternal vampiric existence after committing horrific acts during the reign of Oliver Cromwell. As he preys on the destitute Bannerworth family, the novel explores themes of revenge and damnation, while introducing iconic vampire tropes such as fangs and Gothic settings. This grisly yet humanizing portrayal of the vampire has influenced horror fiction for generations, making it a significant work in the genre.