^Dracula*

"Dracula" is a classic Gothic horror novel written by Irish author Bram Stoker and first published in 1897. The story revolves around the eponymous character, Count Dracula, a centuries-old vampire from Transylvania who moves to England in pursuit of fresh blood. The novel is known for its epistolary format, with the narrative presented through a series of journal entries, letters, and newspaper clippings. It explores themes of fear, seduction, and the battle between good and evil as a group of characters, led by Professor Abraham Van Helsing, endeavor to stop Dracula's reign of terror. Stoker's work has had a profound and enduring influence on vampire mythology and horror literature, making "Dracula" a quintessential piece of Gothic literature.