Bücher von George Sylvester Viereck

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"The House of the Vampire" is a Gothic vampire novel written by George Sylvester Viereck and first published in 1907. Viereck was an American poet, writer, and politician, and this novel is one of his notable literary works. The book is recognized as an early example of vampire fiction in American literature. The novel tells the story of a young writer named Horace Holly who befriends an enigmatic and charismatic man named Vladislaus Dragulia. As the narrative unfolds, it becomes clear that Vladislaus is not an ordinary man but rather a vampire. The plot explores the psychological and emotional dynamics between Holly and Dragulia, delving into themes of obsession, forbidden desires, and the supernatural. The setting of the novel is a mysterious house where much of the action takes place. The house becomes a symbol of the vampire's influence and serves as a backdrop for the unfolding drama. Throughout the story, Viereck combines elements of Gothic horror with psychological introspection, creating a tale that explores the darker aspects of human nature. "The House of the Vampire" is often praised for its atmospheric and evocative prose, capturing the mood of Gothic literature prevalent during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Viereck's novel contributes to the rich tradition of vampire fiction, offering a unique take on the genre that blends supernatural elements with psychological exploration. The book is considered a significant work in the early development of vampire literature in the United States.

The freakish little leader of the orchestra, newly imported from Sicily to New York, tossed his conductor's wand excitedly through the air, drowning with musical thunders the hum of conversation and the clatter of plates.Yet neither his apish demeanour nor the deafening noises that responded to every movement of his agile body detracted attention from the figure of Reginald Clarke and the young man at his side as they smilingly wound their way to the exit.The boy's expression was pleasant, with an inkling of wistfulness, while the soft glimmer of his lucid eyes betrayed the poet and the dreamer. The smile of Reginald Clarke was the smile of a conqueror. A suspicion of silver in his crown of dark hair only added dignity to his bearing, while the infinitely ramified lines above the heavy-set mouth spoke at once of subtlety and of strength. Without stretch of the imagination one might have likened him to a Roman cardinal of the days of the Borgias, who had miraculously stepped forth from the time-stained canvas and slipped into twentieth century evening-clothes....

The House of the Vampire is an early classic in its genre and one of the first psychic vampire novels of its time, where the vampire feeds off of more than just blood. The life-death continuum is the setting for this Victorian novel. Even when it has been transformed, what has been can still be. The House of the Vampire is energetically inventive and infused with a relish for the paranormal, especially the trappings of the dark, and it delivers a horror that we know does not exist but that could still theoretically exist and pose a threat to ourselves. The House of the Vampire is regarded as a classic among Victorian Gothic tales because it blurred the lines between fact and fiction.This 1907 book features a psychic vampire named Reginald Clarke who uses some sort of mind-invasion technique to steal the best ideas from the most gifted people around him. Reginald Clarke is a successful and remarkably haughty author. Particularly the current victim, young Ernest Fielding, makes women blush and men swoon. The poor Ernest discovers that the man he worships has somehow drawn a literary masterpiece from his very soul and claimed it as his own. Even though the narrator claims that "all genuine art is autobiography," this psychic leech continues to take advantage of those around him, leaving them as hollow, wasted shells. Ernest accompanies Ethel, his new love.

The Wandering Jew is a cosmic symbol-he is man, he is woman, he is sex, he is history, he is life itself.

"The House of the Vampire" is a 1907 vampire story by George S. Viereck about a young writer who falls under the powerful influence of a old and mysterious master. However, the writer is not the first of his underlings, as the young man finds out in the most terrible of ways. George Sylvester Viereck (1884 - 1962) was a German-American writer and poet. Other notable works by this author include: "Nineveh and Other Poems" (1907), "Confessions of a Barbarian" (1910), and "The Candle and the Flame" (1912). This chilling tale of lust and terror will appeal to fans of vampire fiction, and it is not to be missed by the discerning collector of vintage literature of this ilk. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.