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The Vampire in Europe
448 pages, 2014
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999 booksThe Vampire in Europe, uniform with Summer's first book, deals with the subject from a historical point of view and presents the evidence which gave rise to the theories.
This evidence, drawn from little-known authors, musty chronicles, and the obscurer occultists, is in many cases derived from official sources, civil and ecclesiastical.
The first chapter treats Vampirism in ancient Greece and Rome. Accounts of the extraordinary outbreaks of Vampirism in England during the twelfth and thirteenth centuries have been gathered from Geoffrey of Monmouth and William of Newburgh.
Particular attention is paid to the alleged irritation which gave rise to so much literature in the early eighteenth century, while the curious situation in modern Greece is fully discussed.
Included in this critical edition are the authoritative text, rare contextual and source materials, illustrations, criticism, contemporary reviews, and Greek and Latin translations. A biographical note is also included.
Montague Summers takes you on a journey to explore the origins and evolution of the vampire myth. He digs deep into folklore, history, and literature to give you a comprehensive understanding of these mythical creatures.
The Vampire in Europe isn't just about Transylvanian tales. Summers researches vampire legends from all over Europe, showing how different cultures have their unique interpretations and beliefs about vampires.
Summers provides a rich historical context for the vampire myth. He takes a look at how societal fears and beliefs of the time influenced the vampire stories that were told. It's a fascinating look into the past.
The book also explores the portrayal of vampires in literature. From Bram Stoker's Dracula to lesser-known works, Summers examines how these stories have shaped our modern understanding of vampires.
Finally, Summers doesn't just stick to the supernatural. He also delves into real-life cases of people who were believed to be vampires. It's a chilling reminder that sometimes, truth can be stranger than fiction.
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