Stoker, Bram (1847-1912) - An English writer whose mystery thrillers
brought him most of his later renown. He was also secretary and business
manager to the famous actor Sir Henry Irving.
Dracula (1897)- A classic in the Gothic novel genre, Dracula has become
the standard version of the vampire legend in Western culture. A horribly
exciting and realistic work, it is written in the form of letters and
diary entries.