Something in the Blood
The Untold Story of Bram Stoker, the Man Who Wrote
David J. Skal
Unleashing the man behind the creation of the vampire, Something in the Blood is a thrilling biography exploring the darker corners of Bram Stoker's life. David J. Skal uncovers the Victorian-era anxieties and medical horrors that inspired Dracula, from childhood illnesses to obsessions with "bad blood." Stoker's ambiguous sexuality and relationships with figures like Walt Whitman and Oscar Wilde add a fascinating dimension to the author's life and art. Skal's gothic detail paints a definitive portrait of Stoker that will haunt readers for years to come.
Publish Date
2016-10-04T00:00:00.000Z
2016-10-04T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 2015
Goodreads Rating
3.77
ISBN
9781631493867
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2022-04-13T09:04:09.000Z
@urchinette Something In The Blood by David Skal is an intriguing book. It’s a bit long, and not always stylishly written. And he speculates a lot about things we simply can’t know… but, I must admit I found it fascinating. It’s a cultural history of Stoker’s sensibility & world… – source