Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu

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"Carmilla" by J. Sheridan Le Fanu is a significant work in the history of vampire literature, predating Bram Stoker's "Dracula" by over 25 years. Published in 1872, it explores themes of vampirism, forbidden desires, and the supernatural in a Gothic setting.

Set in central Europe, the story follows a young woman named Laura who lives in a remote castle with her father. Their lives are disrupted when a mysterious girl named Carmilla arrives after a carriage accident. As Laura and Carmilla grow close, strange events occur, leading Laura to question Carmilla's true nature.

"Carmilla" contributes to the evolution of vampire folklore and the portrayal of vampires in literature. It presents a more subtle and seductive depiction of vampires compared to the more overtly menacing figures seen in earlier works. Le Fanu's novella paved the way for future vampire tales, influencing subsequent authors and contributing to the enduring popularity of vampire fiction.

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00:00:00 Start
00:00:19 0. Prologue
00:01:41 An Early Fright
00:11:18 A Guest
00:25:37 We Compare Notes
00:39:50 Her Habits - A Saunter
01:00:19 A Wonderful Likeness
01:07:14 A Very Strange Agony
01:15:27 Descending
01:26:25 Search
01:33:10 The Doctor
01:43:12 Bereaved
01:47:47 The Story
01:56:05 A Petition
02:04:26 The Woodman
02:15:58 The Meeting
02:23:05 Ordeal and Execution
02:30:07 Conclusion
02:37:39 End