The Lair of the White Worm

by Bram Stoker

Overview

Bram Stoker's "The Lair of the White Worm" is a gripping exploration of superstition, sexuality, and the macabre, set in the atmospheric environment of the English countryside. Written in Stoker's distinctive Gothic style, the novel combines rich, descriptive prose with a fast-paced narrative that immerses readers in a world where ancient folklore intersects with modern life. The plot centers around the sinister figure of Lady Arabella, a vampiric entity reminiscent of the mythical white worm, who embodies both primal fear and forbidden desire, reflecting Victorian anxieties regarding sexuality and morality. Stoker, renowned for his classic novel "Dracula," draws upon his experiences and interests in folklore, mythology, and the supernatural to craft this unique tale. His personal fascination with the darker aspects of human experience and the uncharted territories of the mind is evident throughout the text. Living during a time of great social upheaval, Stoker's narratives often reveal the tension between Victorian propriety and primal instincts, making this book a critical exploration of the era's psychological landscape. Readers seeking a chilling yet thought-provoking narrative will find "The Lair of the White Worm" to be a compelling addition to their literary collection. Stoker's deft storytelling invites readers to confront their own fears and desires, making this novel not only a thrilling Gothic horror but also a profound examination of human nature.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9788027332663
Publisher:	E-Artnow
Publication date:	04/15/2019
Pages:	96
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.20(d)
Age Range:	1 - 12 Years

About the Author

Bram Stoker (1847-1912) was an Irish novelist. Born in Dublin, Stoker suffered from an unknown illness as a young boy before entering school at the age of seven. He would later remark that the time he spent bedridden enabled him to cultivate his imagination, contributing to his later success as a writer. He attended Trinity College, Dublin from 1864, graduating with a BA before returning to obtain an MA in 1875. After university, he worked as a theatre critic, writing a positive review of acclaimed Victorian actor Henry Irving’s production of Hamlet that would spark a lifelong friendship and working relationship between them. In 1878, Stoker married Florence Balcombe before moving to London, where he would work for the next 27 years as business manager of Irving’s influential Lyceum Theatre. Between his work in London and travels abroad with Irving, Stoker befriended such artists as Oscar Wilde, Walt Whitman, Hall Caine, James Abbott McNeill Whistler, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. In 1895, having published several works of fiction and nonfiction, Stoker began writing his masterpiece Dracula (1897) while vacationing at the Kilmarnock Arms Hotel in Cruden Bay, Scotland. Stoker continued to write fiction for the rest of his life, achieving moderate success as a novelist. Known more for his association with London theatre during his life, his reputation as an artist has grown since his death, aided in part by film and television adaptations of Dracula, the enduring popularity of the horror genre, and abundant interest in his work from readers and scholars around the world.