The Vampyre

John William Polidori's "The Vampyre" stands as a seminal work in Gothic literature, intricately weaving themes of forbidden desire, morality, and the supernatural. Through its elegant prose and atmospheric tension, the novella introduces Lord Ruthven, an enigmatic figure who embodies the duality of seduction and menace. Written in 1819, during the Romantic period, Polidori's work intersects with ...