Where the vampire legend began Before Dracula, three stories gave the vampire its voice. This collector’s edition brings together the foundational works that shaped Gothic vampire fiction, led by Carmilla by J. Sheridan Le Fanu, the haunting novella that reimagined the vampire as intimate, seductive, and terrifyingly human. It is joined by The Vampyre by John William Polidori and Dracula’s Guest by Bram Stoker, a chilling tale connected directly to the world of Dracula. This book brings together the genre’s essential early texts, presented in a carefully curated edition that illuminates both their literary power and historical significance. Includes all three complete, unabridged • Carmilla by J. Sheridan Le Fanu • The Vampyre by John William Polidori • Dracula’s Guest by Bram Stoker Additional • Author biographies for Le Fanu, Polidori, and Stoker • Historical and cultural context for each story, exploring folklore, superstition, and literary influence • A curated resources section for further reading and study Perfect ✓ Readers of classic Gothic and vampire fiction ✓ Fans of Dracula seeking the stories that came before it ✓ Collectors of beautifully presented literary editions ✓ Students and readers interested in the origins of supernatural literatureOrder now and return to the dark origins of the Gothic vampire.