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Vampires and Vampirism: Legends from Around the World [Paperback]

Dudley Wright (Author)
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"If you have an intense desire to learn more about the mysteries of the undead, you need this book..." -- The Stygian Labyrinth (www.stygianlabyrinth.net)

Anyone with even a glimmer of belief in vampires will thoroughly enjoy reading Vampires and Vampirism from Lethe Press. -- Tara Mahovetz, Horror Books & Movies at About.Com

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Fiends that rise from their graves to prey upon the living have long haunted man. The most notorious of these creatures is the vampire, but the image of the suave, blood-drinking fiend held by contemporary culture is vastly different from the early legends of vampirism found throughout the globe.

Vampires and Vampirism is part of the canon of works on the folklore of vampires. Inside these pages are many accounts of the presence of nocturnal creatures with an unnatural hunger. Readers will discover that tales of vampires are whispered not only in the sleepy villages of eastern and central Europe but also in the Middle East, the Asian sub-continent, and the isles of Great Britain.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must for vampire....fans..., Mar 16 2003
This review is from: Vampires and Vampirism: Legends from Around the World (Paperback)
Vampires & Vampirism was first published in 1914. While the style of writing might be a tad outdated and it even talks about the Kaiser's dominions this just adds flavor to this collection of stories and folklore from Europe, Asia, Middle East and even Great Britain. There is even a chapter on vampires in literature which is a great source for early vampire novels. Over 200 pages of great fun.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Gem of A Book - a must have for the vampire enthusiast, Nov 24 2001
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Kat Yares (Clinton, AR USA) - See all my reviews
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Vampires and Vampirism : Legends from Around the World (Classics of Preternatural History) by Dudley Wright is a book that will forever remain on my bookshelf.

Wright has compiled the legends of the vampire worldwide from the beginning of recorded word until the early 20th century. While slightly dated in language usage (this was first written in 19l4), the book is a throughly good read.

It is a must have for anyone interested in the vampire legend - whether you are just curious or an author looking for a new twist on the vampire myth.

As you read, you have to wonder how many of these stories Bram Stoker heard before he wrote his famous "Dracula". While not necessarily in historical order, all the stories are tied by region. Some are so silly as to be humorous, others will just make you wonder.

I would recommend this book to anyone who even has a passing interest in how the legends began.

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5.0 out of 5 stars I sunk my teeth into this..., July 2 2004
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EVAN S CUTLER (Cherry Hill, NJ United States) - See all my reviews
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This was a cool read even though the book is originally pretty old. I like how the author seriously relates some folktales and stories about vampirism around the world; some I had read before but a lot were new to me. Worth the price!
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