72 pages • 2 hours read
Bram StokerDracula
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1897A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Dracula is an epistolary Gothic novel by Bram Stoker that tells the story of the fight against the vampire Count Dracula, who seeks to move from Transylvania to London to spread the undead curse. The narrative is conveyed through various letters, telegrams, journal entries, and newspaper articles written by the characters, who struggle to vanquish Dracula and protect their loved ones as they navigate themes of good versus evil, modernity versus tradition, and the interplay between reason and the supernatural.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Bram Stoker's Dracula is hailed for its atmospheric writing and pioneering the vampire genre, contributing significantly to Gothic literature. Critics praise its suspense and complex characters, particularly Count Dracula. However, some find its epistolary format disjointed and the pacing uneven, which can affect reader engagement at times. Overall, a must-read classic with enduring appeal.
Who Should Read Dracula?
A reader who would enjoy Dracula by Bram Stoker is likely fascinated by Gothic fiction, dark romance, and supernatural tales. Fans of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson will find the eerie atmosphere and psychological depth compelling.
RecommendedReading Age
14+yearsBook Details
Victorian Period
British Literature
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Gothic Literature
Values/Ideas: Religion & Spirituality
Values/Ideas: Order & Chaos
Identity: Sexuality