About
Bram Stoker was born in Dublin in 1847. After a sickly childhood, he became an athlete and studied at Trinity College. He worked as a civil servant and later as manager of the Lyceum Theatre in London. His novel Dracula (1897), based on research into vampire folklore, achieved lasting success. He also wrote other novels and short stories. He died in London in 1912.
* 1847-11-08 — † 1912-04-20
Major works
- Dracula (1897)novel
- The Jewel of Seven Stars (1903)novel
- Personal Reminiscences of Henry Irving (1906)memoir
- The Lair of the White Worm (1911)novel
Key milestones
- 1867Dublin University Athletic Sports Champion.
- 1878Marries Florence Balcombe and moves to London.
- 1897Publication of his novel Dracula.
Themes
VampirismGothicHorrorSupernaturalGood vs. evil
Sources: bramstokerestate.com · oxfordbibliographies.com
