The Development of the Vampire in English Literature from the 19th Century to the Present

Bachelorarbeit aus dem Jahr 2015 im Fachbereich Anglistik - Literatur Note: 13 Universität Bayreuth Sprache: Deutsch Abstract: This paper aims to explain the development of the vampire in English literature from the 19th century to the present from a merciless evil monster to a beautiful hero. I will examine this evolution according to the already explained reasons: the use of vampires as metaphors for their age and as figures who give readers the possibility to reflect themselves in them. To fo...See More