1. Bram Stoker By Sean Walgrove

2. Thesis Bram Stoker’s unconventional writing style made him the most acclaimed horror novelists of the Victorian Era. During his life he wrote what is considered by some to be the greatest horror masterpiece of all time, Dracula.

3. Early Life Born in 1847, Ireland Had a large family He was ill as a child Extremely Smart Attended Dublin University

4. Life (cont.) Graduated college with honors Civil Servant No plans to be a writer Married Florence Balcombe.

5. Writing Career Newspaper Editor Play critic Unconventional style First book published in 1872.

6. Dracula Published in 1897 Masterpiece Controversial Count Dracula is a vampire who keeps people as “guests” in his castle.

7. Other Works The Crystal Cup The Duties of Clerks The Lady of the Shroud The Man The Jewel Of The Seven Stars The Lair of The Worm Under the Sunset Dracula’s Guest

8. Late Life Died in 1912 from illness. Bram Stoker Award Dracula Adaptations

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