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Gothic refers to a Romantic literary style which can include supernatural aspects, particularly vampires. This is because many of these stories are set in locales with Gothic architecture. This page includes significant non-fiction and fiction books about vampires and related subjects. Why cover this subject at ? From Lord Byrons' literary circle to Buffy the Vampire Slayer, vampires and their kin have evolved into a modern mythology about the presence of evil in a world governed by science. Gothic literature is an outlet for the ancient fears of humanity in an age of reason. These texts allow us to trace the evolution of this mythology. Gothic literature shouldn't be confused with texts in the Gothic language, the earliest written Germanic language, which includes the Codex Argentius, a translation of parts of the New Testament. For more information, we recommend Database of the Gothic Language [External Site].

by Montague Summers · 1928
Summers, a devout and very literal Catholic, was apparently convinced of the reality of the undead.


by John Polidori · 1819
This short proto-gothic novel caused a sensation at the time, and spawned a vampire craze.


by Bram Stoker · 1911
An erotic thriller of demonic possession, this time by a giant invertebrate.

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by Michelle Belanger · 2003
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