Dracula
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Not a single book in the European literature of the last centuries can even get closer to the popularity of Braham’s novel (Abraham) Stoker (1847-1912) "Dracula" (1897), the main character of which escaped far beyond the framework of not only the novel itself, but also the literature in general , and turned into one of the symbols of the past century and, even wider - all modernity. Based on European traditions and legends, occultism and esotericism of the Victorian era Stoker, the successor of the "Gothic line of M. Shelly and Sh. Le Fanya, R.-L. Stevenson and O. Wilde, managed to create his own unusually beautiful neo -Gothic world, extending from the Middle Ages to the present day, from mysterious Transylvania to cozy London. And most importantly - to offer humanity a new mythical hero. Hero for all times.
T.N. Krasavchenko, the translator "Dracula", especially for this publication prepared a new, more complete and accurate, editors of the translation of the novel beloved to the reader.
The section "additions" of this publication is very representative. First of all, this is the story of Stoker "Guest Dracula" - either a chapter that was not included in the novel, or an independent work, which in due time was no less popular. To get a relief picture of how contemporaries was adopted by the "Dracula", a selection of their many responses would help. The main part of the section is the extensive corps of historical texts: the poem of the Austrian Meistersger of the late 15th century Michael Behaim "Dracul-Voivodes" (translation by V.B. Mikushevich), fragments of “Notes on the memorable deeds "of the Pope of the Roman Pius of the Roman II, the chronicle" On one evil tyrant, about one evil tyrant. The nickname of the warfolome Gotan Dracula -Voivodes, fragments of the "Slavic -serpent chronicle" J. Brankovich and others. The reader will be able to get acquainted with the prototype of Dracula - the “malicious” governor Vlad Tepish, who overshadowed the villains by the deeds of Nero, Diocletian and Herod. His terrifying machinations are described in detail by contemporaries, including those who knew the cruel governor personally.
A deep article of leading domestic researchers, M.P. Odessa and T.A. Mikhailova, covering all aspects of the life and work of Stoker, the root system that gave rise to his cult character.
It is recommended to the widest circle of readers
T.N. Krasavchenko, the translator "Dracula", especially for this publication prepared a new, more complete and accurate, editors of the translation of the novel beloved to the reader.
The section "additions" of this publication is very representative. First of all, this is the story of Stoker "Guest Dracula" - either a chapter that was not included in the novel, or an independent work, which in due time was no less popular. To get a relief picture of how contemporaries was adopted by the "Dracula", a selection of their many responses would help. The main part of the section is the extensive corps of historical texts: the poem of the Austrian Meistersger of the late 15th century Michael Behaim "Dracul-Voivodes" (translation by V.B. Mikushevich), fragments of “Notes on the memorable deeds "of the Pope of the Roman Pius of the Roman II, the chronicle" On one evil tyrant, about one evil tyrant. The nickname of the warfolome Gotan Dracula -Voivodes, fragments of the "Slavic -serpent chronicle" J. Brankovich and others. The reader will be able to get acquainted with the prototype of Dracula - the “malicious” governor Vlad Tepish, who overshadowed the villains by the deeds of Nero, Diocletian and Herod. His terrifying machinations are described in detail by contemporaries, including those who knew the cruel governor personally.
A deep article of leading domestic researchers, M.P. Odessa and T.A. Mikhailova, covering all aspects of the life and work of Stoker, the root system that gave rise to his cult character.
It is recommended to the widest circle of readers
Author:
Author:Stoker Bram
Cover:
Cover:Hard
Category:
- Category:Fiction
- Category:Science Fiction and Fantasy
- Category:Poetry & Literature
Series:
Series: Literary Monuments
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-86218-580-5
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