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Dracula at 125: what can a vampire tell us about Victorian Britain?
Dracula at 125: what can a vampire tell us about Victorian Britain?
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Length:
35 minutes
Released:
May 30, 2022
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Podcast episode
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Marking the 125th anniversary of the publication of Dracula, Roger Luckhurst tells Ellie Cawthorne why Bram Stoker’s vampire thriller has had such an enduring appeal. They discuss how the book exposed the anxieties of the late Victorian age, how contemporary readers reacted, and some of the most intriguing adaptations. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Released:
May 30, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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