Dracula

Dracula by Bram Stoker is the classic Gothic novel that introduced one of literature's most enduring vampire characters. The story begins with Jonathan Harker's unsettling journey to Count Dracula's castle and develops into a struggle involving Mina Murray, Lucy Westenra, Van Helsing and their companions. Told through journals, letters and other documents, the novel builds suspense while exploring fear, secrecy, superstition, desire and the conflict between modern knowledge and ancient evil. Its atmosphere, memorable characters and supernatural themes have made Dracula a defining work of Gothic fiction.