The Vampyre; a Tale

The Vampyre Tells The Story Of Lord Ruthven A Mysterious And Aristocratic Figure Who Is A Vampire Preying On The Unsuspecting Victims In High Society. The Tale Is Known For Introducing The Character Of Lord Ruthven Who Became A Prototype For The Suave And Aristocratic Vampire Figure In Later Vampire Literature Most Notably Influencing Bram Stoker'S Dracula. John William Polidori Was A Friend And Physician To The Famous Romantic Poet Lord Byron. He Wrote The Vampyre As Part Of A Ghost Story Competition With Byron And Mary Shelley The Author Of Frankenstein During A Rainy Summer In Switzerland. While Polidori'S Work Is Not As Widely Known As Frankenstein It Played A Significant Role In The Development Of Vampire Literature And The Popularization Of The Vampire Archetype.