The Vampyre*, a short gothic novel by John William Polidori, was first published in 1819 and is considered the first modern vampire story. The story features Lord Ruthven, a seductive aristocrat with unnatural powers over men and women, and an insatiable thirst for blood. Polidori's innovative portrayal of the vampire as a Byronic figure is said to have set the template for the modern vampire.
Author: John William Polidori
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FictionIncestVampiresEnglish Horror talesClassic LiteratureHorrorShort StoriesFiction horrorFiction ghostEnglish fictionVampire fictiongothic
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