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The Judges House Bram Stoker - In the story, a student arrives in a small town looking for a quiet place to stay while preparing for his examination. Making light of the local superstitions, he moves into an old mansion where a notorious hanging judge once lived. He is comfortably settled and engrossed in his work when, in the middle of the night, he is visited by an enormous rat with baleful eyes. As soon as the giant rat appears, other rats that infest the old house fall silent. When the great rat returns on the second night, the student begins to feel uneasy. He soon learns why the locals fear the Judges House.

Crooken Sands Bram Stoker - An English merchant goes on holiday to Scotland with his family. He admires the traditional dress of the Highland chiefs and commissions such an outfit for himself before leaving London. Upon debarking in Scotland he insists on wearing the costume, much to the embarrassment of his family and the amusement of the locals.

The Jewel of Seven Stars Bram Stoker - The Jewel of Seven Stars is a horror novel by Irish writer Bram Stoker, first published by Heinemann in 1903. The story is a first-person narrative of a young man pulled into an archaeologists plot to revive Queen Tera, an ancient Egyptian mummy.

Under the Sunset Bram Stoker - Under the Sunset is a collection of short stories by Bram Stoker (the author of Dracula), first published in 1881.Its significance in the development of fantasy literature was recognized by its republication by the Newcastle Publishing Company as the seventeenth volume of the celebrated Newcastle Forgotten Fantasy Library series in October, 1978A collection of gothic stories from Bram Stoker, the author of Dracula featuring: Under the Sunset, The Rose Prince, The Invisible Giant, The Shadow Builder, How 7 Went Mad, Lies and Lilies, The Castle of the King, The Wondrous Child.

A Dream of Red Hands Bram Stoker - Abraham "Bram" Stoker (8 November 1847 ? 20 April 1912) was an Irish novelist and short story writer, best known today for his 1897 Gothic novel Dracula. During his lifetime, he was better known as the personal assistant of actor Henry Irving and business manager of the Lyceum Theatre in London, which Irving owned.

This is an Intermediate Level story in a series of ELT readers comprising a wide range of titles - some original and some simplified - from modern and classic novels, and designed to appeal to all age-groups, tastes and cultures. The books are divided into five levels: Starter Level, with about 300 basic words; Beginner Level (600 basic words); Elementary Level (1100); Intermediate Level (1600); and Upper Level (2200). Some of the titles are also available on cassette.

Jonathan Haker, un joven abogado inglés, se ve obligado a viajar al castillo del conde Drácula, en los Montes Cárpatos de Transilvania. Tras permanecer varios días como huésped del conde, descubre que no se trata de una persona comun, sino de un ser despiadado y ruin, quien le impedira abandonar su castillo. Desde este momento, la presencia del conde permanecera en su vida, como una sombra y una maldicion.

The Man is a 1905 Victorian novel by Bram Stoker, best known for Dracula.[1] A typical Gothic novel, it features horror and romance. The Man has also been published as The Gates of Life.

"Bem-vindo à minha casa. Venha livremente. Vá em segurança; e deixe um pouco da felicidade que você traz!" Assim se apresenta o conde Drácula ao intrigado Jonathan Harker e ao cânone da literatura mu

«Tan solo dormí algunas horas cuando me fui a la cama, y sintiendo que no podía dormir más, me levanté. Había colgado en la ventana el espejo con el que me afeito, y comenzaba a hacerlo. De repente,

Jonathan Harker, un agent immobiliari, viatja a Transsilvania per atendre els negocis d''un estrany noble romanes. El jove Jonathan acabara sent presoner del comte Dracula i descobrint, a poc a poc, la terrible naturalesa del seu captor i els seus plans per estendre el seu poder des de Londres i crear altres essers de la seva mateixa especie. Aquesta es una adaptacio de Dracula, el famos classic de Bram Stoker, que conserva tots els seus matisos i la tensa atmosfera de misteri tan caracteristica.Jonathan Harker, un agent immobiliari, viatja a Transsilvania per atendre els negocis d''un estrany noble romanes. El jove Jonathan acabara sent presoner del comte Dracula i descobrint, a poc a poc, la terrible naturalesa del seu captor i els seus plans per estendre el seu poder des de Londres i crear altres essers de la seva mateixa especie. Aquesta es una adaptacio de Dracula, el famos classic de Bram Stoker, que conserva tots els seus matisos i la tensa atmosfera de misteri tan caracteristica.

Una chica educada como un varón, se declara a un joven que le gusta, algo imperdonable entre la aristocracia inglesa del XIX en que la mujer no puede tomar la iniciativa. El hecho provoca, por un lado, que el joven la rechace humillantemente y por otro que su verdadero enamorado huya de ella por culpa de un equivoco. El azar hara que tras diversas peripecias (entre ellas, un terrible naufragio en que la protagonista salva a su enamorado, que ha caido a un mar tormentoso, haciendo un fuego en lo alto de un promontorio) se aclare el equivoco y los dos enamorados puedan materializar su amor.

In "Personal Reminiscences of Henry Irving," Bram Stoker offers a rich tapestry of anecdotes and reflections that illuminate the life and artistry of the celebrated actor. With a style that blends biography and memoir, Stoker crafts a narrative that is both intimate and insightful, exploring IrvingAos monumental influence on the Victorian theater. Through vivid storytelling and keen observation, Stoker captures the essence of Irving not just as a performer, but as a cultural icon of the era, providing a window into the theatrical world of the late 19th century. Bram Stoker, best known for his iconic novel "Dracula," was deeply entrenched in the theatrical milieu of his time, serving as Irvings business manager for over 25 years. His close relationship with Irving allowed Stoker to witness firsthand the nuance of theatrical performance and the profound impact theater had on societal norms. This intimate knowledge, along with Stokers passion for storytelling, uniquely positions him to render an authentic portrait of his subject, revealing the complexities of their friendship and the challenges of artistry. This compelling memoir is highly recommended for those interested in the intersections of literature and theater, as well as fans of Stokers work. "Personal Reminiscences of Henry Irving" not only serves as an homage to a great artist but also invites readers to appreciate the transformative power of theater in shaping cultural identities.

¿Sabías que existió un Drácula real? ¡Sí…! Sólo que el Drácula de carne y hueso no era un vampiro, sino un hombre que aterrorizaba a los hombres de su época. Se llamaba Vlad Drácula, y vivió hace 500 años en un lugar llamado Transilvania, al sur de Rumania. Esa región está poblada de bosques, donde los lobos aún merodean libres aullando a la luz de la Luna en las noches de invierno. Según la leyenda, el vampiro es una persona que no muere. Su cadáver se levanta de la tumba de noche para chuparle la sangre a una persona viva, pero debe regresar a su tumba al amanecer o pierde su poder...