Contagion and the Vampire

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Exploring the vampire's connection to themes of infection and disease, this book delves into its evolution in the 21st century as a symbol of modern anxieties surrounding viral outbreaks and epidemics. The vampire embodies contagion, manifesting in various forms, from animals to ominous weather patterns. It contrasts life and death, with blood representing vitality while the vampire signifies mortality. The study argues that the real "patient zero" has shifted from foreign threats to the enduring monstrosity within Western culture itself.