Abraham Stoker, also known as Bram Stoker, is a renowned Irish writer, known the world over for his Dracula. A talented writer, Bram Stoker was the author of numerous novels, essays and short stories.
A representation of Count Dracula
Bram Stoker was born in Dublin in 1847, into a family of 7 children. From an early age, Stoker suffered health problems and spent a lot of time in bed, while his mother tried to entertain him with legends from Irish folklore.
In 1863, Bram Stoker entered the prestigious Trinity College, graduating without difficulty in 1870. During his studies, he discovered Dublin’s literary scene, and was introduced to theater. A few years later, he moved to London.
A lover of words, he decided to write his first novel, “The Chain”, which he published in 1875. He quickly surrounded himself with leading figures from the literary and artistic worlds, and notably made the acquaintance of Henry Irving, a great London theater actor.
In 1897, Stoker decided to work on a new project: Dracula. At the time, England was gripped by fear, following the misdeeds of Jack the Ripper. This dark era was a great inspiration to the writer, who decided to create a terrifying character in the guise of a bloodthirsty vampire.
For this creature, he drew inspiration from the story of Vlad Tepes. It took Stoker 10 years to publish this work, which was not initially a great success. It wasn’t until 1912, the year of the writer’s death, that Dracula really became a household name. The success was boundless, echoed by the first black-and-white films of the era.
Another of his major writings was “The Lair of the White Worm”, published in 1911, a year before his death. It was a great success, and much appreciated by the critics.
It was on April 21, 1912 that Bram Stoker died, leaving behind him a strong literary legacy that endures to this day.
