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~ John Polidori (Author), Darrell Schweitzer (Introduction), J. R. Planche (Contributor)
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The weather went from being beautiful to tempestuous: torrential thunderstorms plagued the Shelleys, Byron and Polidori. The weather -- along with the company and the eerie ambiance of the locale -- contributed to the genesis of _Frankenstein,_ Polidori's "The Vampyre," and, in all likelihood, modern weird fiction. On the night of June 16th, the group read aloud a collection of German ghost stories, _The Fantasmagoriana._ This inspired Byron to challenge the group to write a ghost story. Shelley wrote an forgettable story; Byron wrote a story fragment; and Polidori began the "The Vampyre", the first modern vampire tale.

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  • Paperback: 116 pages
  • Publisher: Borgo Press (November 1, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1592248799
  • ISBN-13: 978-1592248797
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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4.0 out of 5 stars The model for today's vampiric figure, September 17, 2007
I was first introduced to this text through my college FS class. We were assigned to read John Palidori's "The Vampyre", and write an essay on the central vampire figure, Lord Ruthven. I found, surprisingly, that the story was more than it at first seemed.

Upon some research of the short story, I came to see that it was the first vampire story of any kind printed in the English language. That is an interesting tidbit to have knowledge. This means that it came before the likes of "Dracula", and is the base of the vampire figure in our society today. Many characteristics were taken from the charismatic Lord Ruthven for use in "Dracula" as well as in more modern culture - his mysterious and allusive attraction, his disconnection from society but apparent ability to blend in with humans, and perhaps most importantly, his need to live on the blood of a human being.

Even though this story is mainly valued for it's contribution to the vampire figure as a whole, it has certain literary elements that should not be ignored either. The plot, for one, was intriguing. It kept you on the edge of your seat, always wondering what was about to occur. The story was told through the eyes of the innocent and naive Aubrey, a noble newcomer into the eyes of society. Aubrey is ready to travel on his Grand Tour, a sort of coming-out activity that all young males of the time went on. It just so happens that the mysterious Lord Ruthven is traveling the same way as him, and has invited him on his journey...

Aubrey finds Lord Ruthven particularly appealing. His is not attracted to him in a homosexual sense, but more of a manly bond approach. He is the hero figure that is the savior of his shallow life. But not all is as it seems. As their travels continue, Aubrey discovers more than he cares to know about the man, and is very soon, brought to the brink of insanity...

"The Vampyre" is a must read for anyone interested in the vampire culture. This story is the very root of all vampire fiction in the English language. It would only make sense to start at the beginning, to see the path that all others derived from. Not only that, but you will be entertained by a chilling tale whose ending will leave you wanting revenge.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Historically interesting, but not such a thriller for the modern audience, February 12, 2007
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As the Book Description relates, this novella sprung up as a result of the same night of scary story telling as Mary Shelly's Frankenstein. It was first published in 1819 without permission of the author, and in fact everyone assumed the author was Lord Byron, not the physician friend of Byron named John Polidori.

The Vampyre is known as the first work of modern fantasy to approach vampire myths with a character who frequents and preys upon high society. The vampire of the story is purposefully composed as a mirror of Lord Byron, which adds a unique flavor. However, beyond these two factors the story falls short of greatness.

This book is a fun read, and certainly an important model for the wonderful Dracula of Bram Stoker, but provides only minimal entertainment for a modern audience. If you happen to be interested in the development of vampire lore in culture and fiction, The Vampyre is a necessity. But instead of buying it here on Amazon, I would suggest you read it on Project Gutenberg and decide for yourself if it's good enough to actually own.
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