JOHN WILLIAM POLIDORI

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THE superstition upon which this tale is founded is very general in the East. Among the Arabians it appears to be common: it did not, however, extend itself to the Greeks until after the establishment of Christianity; and it has only assumed its present form since the division of the Latin and Greek churches; at which time, the idea becoming prevalent, that a Latin body could not corrupt if buried in their territory, it gradually increased, and formed the subject of many wonderful stories, still extant, of the dead rising from their graves, and feeding upon the blood of the young and beautiful. In the West it spread, with some slight variation, all over Hungary, Poland, Austria, and Lorraine, where the belief existed, that vampyres nightly imbibed a certain portion of the blood of their victims, who became emaciated, lost their strength, and speedily died of consumptions; whilst these human blood-suckers fattenedand their veins became distended to such a state of repletion, as to cause the blood to flow from all the passages of their bodies, and even from the very pores of their skins.

Closely associated with the Romantic movement, John William Polidori is considered by many to be the creator of vampire fiction. His 1819 short story, 'The Vampyre', is widely accepted as the first vampire story ever written. Many of the earliest and most interesting vampire stories, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This classic vampire story has inspired generations of authors, from Bram Stoker to Charlaine Harris.A young English gentleman of means, Aubrey is immediately intrigued by Lord Ruthven, the mysterious newcomer among societys elite. His unknown origin and curious behavior tantalizes Aubreys imagination. But the young man soon discovers a sinister character hidden behind his new friends glamorous facade. When the two are set upon by bandits while traveling together in Europe, Ruthven is fatally injured. Before drawing his last breath, he makes the odd request that Aubrey keep his death and crimes secret for a year and a day. But when Ruthven resurfaces in Londonmaking overtures toward Aubreys sisterAubrey realizes this immortal fiend is a vampyre. John William Polidoris The Vampyre is both a classic tale of gothic horror and the progenitor of the modern romantic vampire myth that has been fodder for artists ranging from Anne Rice to Alan Ball to Francis Ford Coppola. Originally published in 1819, many decades before Bram Stokers Dracula, and misattributed to Polidoris friend Lord Byron, The Vampyre has kept readers up at night for nearly two hundred years

In John William Polidoris The Vampyre, two men decide to travel together in Europe. On their journey, one of the men notices that his companion has troubling habits including one which is deadly.

Aubrey, um jovem rapaz ingles, conhece um estranho homem chamado Lord Ruthven e o acompanha em uma viagem. Em certo momento, os dois so atacados por bandidos e Ruthven acaba ferido mortalmente. Antes de morrer, Ruthven pede a seu amigo que no fale nada nada sobre sua morte durante um ano e um dia. Apesar de achar estranho, Aubrey atende ao pedido e regressa a Londres. Durante a viagem, ele se da conta de que todas as pessoas com quem Lord Ruthven tinha algum envolvimento morriam tragicamente. Apos essa constataço, Aubrey descobre que sua irm esta noiva de um homem e, surpreendentemente, esse homem e... Lord Ruthven!Com apresentaço de Luiz Antonio Aguiar, este conto faz parte do livro Goticos: Contos classicos Vampiros, mumias, fantasmas e outros astros da literatura de terror, primeiro volume da Coleço Goticos.

THE superstition upon which this tale is founded is very general in the East. Among the Arabians it appears to be common: it did not, however, extend itself to the Greeks until after the establishment of Christianity; and it has only assumed its present form since the division of the Latin and Greek churches; at which time, the idea becoming prevalent, that a Latin body could not corrupt if buried in their territory, it gradually increased, and formed the subject of many wonderful stories, still extant, of the dead rising from their graves, and feeding upon the blood of the young and beautiful. In the West it spread, with some slight variation, all over Hungary, Poland, Austria, and Lorraine, where the belief existed, that vampyres nightly imbibed a certain portion of the blood of their victims, who became emaciated, lost their strength, and speedily died of consumptions; whilst these human blood-suckers fattenedand their veins became distended to such a state of repletion, as to cause the blood to flow from all the passages of their bodies, and even from the very pores of their skins.

On lui attribue la paternité du vampirisme dans la littérature suite à sa nouvelle Le Vampire (The Vampyre). Son personnage de Lord Ruthven est considéré comme le premier vampire (tel que nous le con

Dieses eBook: "Der Vampyr" ist mit einem detaillierten und dynamischen Inhaltsverzeichnis versehen und wurde sorgfaltig korrekturgelesen.John William Polidori (1795 - 1821) war ein englischer Schriftsteller sowie Leibarzt und Reisebegleiter des Dichters Lord Byron. Vor dem Kaminfeuer in Lord Byrons Villa las man sich nachts gegenseitig Schauergeschichten vor. Die Ereignisse dieser Nachte sind die Grundlage des Films Gothic. Lord Byron schlug schlielich vor, dass jeder eine eigene Schauergeschichte zur Unterhaltung beisteuern solle. Mary Shelley entwarf daraufhin die Geschichte von Frankenstein oder Der moderne Prometheus. Lord Byron begann eine Geschichte, die Polidori spater als Basis seiner eigenen Erzahlung The Vampyre aufgriff und weiter ausbaute. Mit dieser schuf Polidori nicht nur die erste Vampirerzahlung der Weltliteratur, sondern begrundete gleichsam mit der Figur des Lord Ruthven den Typus des modernen Vampirs. Dieser pragt das Genre bis heute. Nicht zuletzt Anne Rices Gentleman-Vampire sind von Polidori inspiriert.Aus dem Buch:"Aubrey neigte sich immer mehr und mehr zu Janthen hin; ihre Unschuld, im Contraste mit den affectierten Tugenden der Weiber, unter denen er Urbilder seiner romantischen Ideen gesucht hatte, gewann sein Herz, und inde er es lacherlich fand, da ein junger Englander ein unerzogenes griechisches Madchen heyrathen wolle, fand er sich immer starker und starker von der schonsten Gestalt angezogen, die er je gesehen hatte. Janthe ahnete diese aufkeimende Liebe nicht, und blieb sich in ihrer ersten kindlichen Unbefangenheit immer gleich. Sie trennte sich zwar immer ungern von Aubrey, allein meistens deshalb, weil sie nun Niemand hatte, unter dessen Schutze sie ihre Lieblingsorte besuchen konnte. In Hinsicht der Vampyrs hatte sie sich auf ihre Eltern berufen, und beide bestatigten, bleich vor Schrecken schon bei Nennung des Worts, die Wahrheit der Sache."

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In "The Vampyre; a Tale," John William Polidori crafts a pioneering work that establishes the modern vampire mythos, blending Gothic horror with psychological depth. The narrative follows the enigmatic Lord Ruthven, a figure whose charm belies a sinister nature, as he preys upon the unsuspecting inhabitants of early 19th-century society. Polidoris prose is characterized by its immersive atmosphere and intricate characterizations, set against a backdrop of Romanticism that explores themes of desire, morality, and the supernatural. This novella not only reflects the literary preoccupations of its era but also signals a departure from earlier Gothic texts by placing emphasis on individualized human experiences and fears surrounding sexuality and social reputation. Polidori, a physician and close acquaintance of Lord Byron, was deeply influenced by the literary circles of the Romantic period and the personal turmoil surrounding the infamous ghost story challenge of 1816. His keen insights into human psychology and the darker realms of desire permeated his writing, enabling him to create a narrative that resonates with both personal disillusionment and societal critique. As a foundational text for vampire literature, Polidoris work also serves to illustrate the tensions between enlightenment rationalism and the allure of the mysterious. This novella is essential reading for scholars and enthusiasts of Gothic literature, as it lays the groundwork for centuries of vampire narratives. Polidoris nuanced exploration of horror, allure, and the human condition invites readers to reflect on their own fears and desires, making it a timeless piece that remains relevant in todayAos cultural discourse on identity and morality.

The Vampyre, written by J. W. Polidori, is a gothic tale following the adventures of Aubrey, a young English gentleman, and his intriguing travel companion, Lord Ruthven. As they journey through Europe, Aubrey begins to suspect that the charismatic nobleman harbours dark secrets. The story, filled with mystery and a chilling atmosphere, is one of the earliest works to shape the modern literary archetype of the vampire, setting the tone for future tales of horror and suspense.

Juny de 1816 a Villa Diodati, una mansió vora el llac Leman (Suïssa). Quan lord Byron va proposar als seus convidats que cadascú escrivís una història de terror per matar l'avorriment -el mal temps e

Entre festes i balls de la noblesa de Londres, un jove ric, Aubrey, coneix un home misteriós: Lord Ruthven, per qui se sent fascinat. Amb el temps, el jove descobreix que el Lord és perillós... Quan Aubrey va a Grecia, coneix Ianthe, una jove que li explica histories sobrenaturals, i li parla sobre els vampirs. Aubrey no pot deixar de pensar-hi... El vampir es un llibre de misteri i aventures que et convida a reflexionar sobre la por, les supersticions i la fragilitat de la ment humana.

Entre fiestas y bailes de la nobleza de Londres, un joven rico, Aubrey, conoce a un hombre misterioso: Lord Ruthven, por quien se siente fascinado. Con el tiempo, el joven descubre que el Lord es peligroso...Cuando Aubrey va a Grecia, conoce a Ianthe, una joven que le explica historias sobrenaturales, y le habla sobre los vampiros. Aubrey no puede dejar de pensar en ello...El vampiro es un libro de misterio y aventuras que te invita a reflexionar sobre el miedo, las supersticiones y la fragilidad de la mente humana.

QUESTO LIBRO È A LAYOUT FISSOLincontro tra Aubrey, un giovane e ricco gentiluomo inglese, impregnato di ideali di purezza e onore, e Lord Ruthven, un aristocratico dallo sguardo magnetico e dal carisma indiscusso, sembra sancire linizio di una reciproca amicizia. I due intraprendono cosi un viaggio che doveva avere la Grecia come meta finale. Ma gia a Roma, il comportamento dissoluto del compagno, induce Aubrey a proseguire in solitudine. Ad Atene, si innamora di Ianthe, una bella ragazza del luogo che gli racconta la leggenda, famosa in tutta la Grecia, dei vampiri.Quando la giovane muore in circostanze misteriose, tutti si mostrano certi che il colpevole sia proprio un vampiro. A seguire, unescalation di misteri e macabre scoperte su Lord Ruthven, che si rivelera capace di crimini atroci e riprovevoli bassezze.Un capolavoro, nato da una collaborazione fra la genialita di Lord Byron e linvettiva di John William Polidori, che fara restare il lettore con il fiato sospeso.J. W. Polidori (1795 1821) fu scrittore e uomo di scienza britannico, nonche segretario e medico personale del poeta George Byron.

El vampiro, escrito por John William Polidori en 1819, es un relato fundacional de la literatura gótica y el primer mito del vampiro moderno. Ambientado en la atmósfera lúgubre de la aristocracia europea, narra la historia de Lord Ruthven y su poder de seduccion letal, explorando el miedo, el deseo y la decadencia. Una obra breve pero intensa, pionera en dejar una marca indeleble en la ficcion fantastica y el terror.

John William Polidori (1795-1821) was a British writer and physician. He is known for his associations with the Romantic movement and credited by some as the creator of the vampire genre of fantasy fiction.In 1816, which became known as the Year Without a Summer, Polidori entered Lord Byrons service as his personal physician and accompanied him on a trip through Europe. At the Villa Diodati, a house Byron rented by Lake Geneva in Switzerland, the pair met with Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin, her husband-to-be, Percy Bysshe Shelley, and their companion (Marys stepsister) Claire Clairmont.One night in June after the company had read aloud from Fantasmagoriana, a French collection of German horror tales, Byron suggested they each write a ghost story. Percy Bysshe Shelley wrote A Fragment of a Ghost Story. Mary Shelley worked on a tale that would later evolve into Frankenstein. Byron wrote (and quickly abandoned) a fragment of a story, "A Fragment", featuring the main character Augustus Darvell, which Polidori used later as the basis for his own tale, The Vampyre, the first published modern vampire story in English.

¿Cómo y por qué nacieron los vampiros? ¿A qué necesidad de la fantasía responden? ¿Por qué los vampiros viven a lo largo de los siglos en nuestra literatura adoptando a cada paso formas nuevas y sugerentes? Probablemente los vampiros han existido desde siempre porque encarnan miedos que desde siempre nos han acompañado: la noche, la oscuridad, la sangre, la muerte... Sin olvidar la otra cara de la monead que siempre les acompaña: la seduccion, la sensualidad y la trasgresion de las normas morales. En estos Cuentos Clasicos de Vampiros recogemos las narraciones con las que se creo el genero de los vampiros en su forma original, en ellas se puede encontrar la expresion mas pura del mito del terror que mas adelante seria popularizado por el cine o el comic.