Bram Stoker

Broschiertes Buch

Lady Athlyne

Beschreibung

Lady Athlyne presents a rich exploration of honor, romance, and the constraints of societal expectations. The novel reflects on how individuals must navigate the delicate balance between personal desires and the obligations imposed by tradition and loyalty to family. Against the backdrop of travel across distant lands and shifting circumstances, the narrative reveals how both physical and emotional journeys awaken a deeper understanding of self, duty, and connection. The uncertainties of unfamiliar settings highlight the tension between conventional roles and the yearning for independence, as characters work to stay true to their values while facing changing relationships and difficult decisions. The story offers reflections on how loyalty and love are tested when boundaries are crossed and when new paths must be forged. Through moments of quiet reflection and the challenges of adventure, the novel invites readers to consider how courage, integrity, and hope guide individuals as they confront the complexities of their lives and the demands of the world around them.

Autor

Bram Stoker, born Abraham Stoker on November 8, 1847, in Dublin, Ireland, was an influential Irish author best known for his landmark novel Dracula. He was the son of Abraham Stoker and Charlotte Matilda Blake Thornley. As a child, he faced significant health challenges, spending much of his early years bedridden, which shaped his imagination and literary sensitivity. Stoker later attended Trinity College Dublin, where he studied mathematics and became involved in the philosophical society and athletics. Though he began his career as a civil servant in Dublin Castle, he also worked as a theater critic, which led to his lifelong association with the actor Henry Irving. In 1878, Stoker married Florence Balcombe and relocated to London, where he managed the Lyceum Theatre for Irving and moved among prominent artistic and literary circles. His writing, especially Dracula, reflected his fascination with folklore, mysticism, and the supernatural, blending gothic atmosphere with Victorian anxieties. Stoker authored several other novels and short stories, though none matched the enduring legacy of Dracula. He died on April 20, 1912, in London at age 64, leaving a lasting impact on horror literature and popular culture.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 254
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. August 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 363g
• ISBN-13: 9789371816106
• ISBN-10: 9371816104
• Artikelnr.: 75909115