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Author: Stoker Bram / Year: 1847-1912  / Genre: Thriller-Horror

A rich selection of background and source materials is provided in three areas: Contexts includes
probable inspirations for Dracula in the earlier works of James Malcolm Rymer and Emily Gerard.
Also included are a discussion of Stoker's working notes for the novel and "Dracula's Guest,"
the original opening chapter to Dracula. Reviews and Reactions reprints five early reviews of
 the novel. "Dramatic and Film Variations" focuses on theater and film adaptations of Dracula,
 two indications of the novel's unwavering appeal. David J. Skal, Gregory A. Waller, and Nina
Auerbach offer their varied perspectives. Checklists of both dramatic and film adaptations are included.