Author Description

Published in 1872, "Carmilla" predates Bram Stoker's "Dracula" by over two decades and is considered a foundational text in vampire fiction. Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu (1814-1873) masterfully builds an atmosphere of suspense and unease, exploring themes of forbidden desire, the supernatural, and the psychological impact of the unknown. This new annotated edition includes: Explanations of historical and philosophical aspects Author's biography and bibliography