Drácula
Michael Burgan
This classic Gothic horror novel tells the story of Count Dracula and his attempt to move to England to spread his undead curse. A small group of men and women led by Professor Abraham Van Helsing battles against the vampire. The novel covers themes such as the role of women in Victorian culture, sexual conventions, immigration, colonialism, and post-colonialism. It has defined the modern form of the vampire and spawned numerous adaptations in theater, film, and television.