Characteristics of Vampires in Story, Film, and PoemThe characteristics (traits)of vampires as they are written in the stories, myths, folklore, and poems of our cultures demonstrate all sorts of morphing ability. While these vampires all have some things in common, among perhaps the most important -- that they used to be human (like we are) and aren't quite human anymore -- it is interesting to see the shift in how authors choose to represent this undead, previously-human character. Death and the Undead Vampire (click here to open page) discusses (briefly) the rather oxymoronic idea of the undead vampire who has already died, fearing death. While it is interesting enough to simply read the poems, stories, and novels which appear here and elsewhere, doesn't your mind crave some sort of comparison? Mine does. What time period added what ability to the vampire character? What society/author wrote a specific trait into the expectations. This is the beginning of a long road.... I am tracking only those works that have been translated into English (I am certain many exist that haven't yet made this transition). Below are three links, the first to vampire characteristics as they appear in pre-Dracula stories and poems, while the second links to a short (but growing list) of what we see in modern lit. The third takes you to a discussion of the characteristics of vampires in children's novels and comics.
DrawingStep.com offers free drawing lessons illustrated with colored pictures that teach you how to draw cartoon animals, fantasy characters, holiday themes, realistic drawings and free-style artworks. They offer lessons in drawing a female vampire who looks very traditional, but sexy. Click on the picture and it will open a window into the lesson. Pre-Dracula CharacteristicsThis will take you to the Pre-Dracula characteristics page.Modern CharacteristicsChildren's VampsThis link will take you to a list of characteristics of vampires in children's novels. |
Read Real Victorian Vampires
Have you ever wondered what the early vampire novels were like? Wondered how vampires of the Victorian period differ from the modern novels that fill bookstore shelves -- or if they differ at all?My modernized language version of Varney the Vampre: The Feast of Blood allows you to find out. Updated language and removal of excess words (Rymer was paid by the word) make this version the best available. Risen From the Grave is a statement that Sir Francis Varney once again stalks the earth looking to have access to readers.
Risen From The Grave: Varney the Vampyre Part 1: The Feast of Blood is available at any online bookstore, such as Amazon.
So, what is Risen From the Grave: Varney the Vampyre Part 1: The Feast of Blood about?
What is a vampire to do? Sir Francis Varney has needs, just like he did back when he was human. He needs a good house. He needs money to pay servants and to buy the props of humanity. He needs a good wife. But most of all, he needs blood. It is the final need that drives him to Bannerworth Hall during the dark and stormy night, that drives him to break into the bedchamber of Flora Bannerworth, and that drives him to suck her blood.
Sounds like a modern story, doesn't it? Read it for yourself and see how it compares to the modern vampire novels.
What have NON-PAID readers said about Varney?
The characters are nicely developed, you'll find yourself taking sides and giggling at antics throughout the ever changing story's ever changing drama and action. I can't wait for the next volume of this modernized vampire classic! (Arynn -- on Amazon)
This modernization of Varney the Vampyre is an absolute must read for the occult reader or anyone who enjoys tales of thrills and romance. (NicoleAlaine -- on Barnes and Noble)
Will the bite of the vampire force Flora Bannerworth to become a vampire herself? Did Charles Holland, her fiancé, abandon her because he believes she will, or was he abducted forcibly for nefarious reasons? Will Flora be free from threat if the villagers slay the vampire? With Varney The Vampyre book two: The Flight Of The Vampyre Malcom James Rymer continues the saga of Sir Francis Varney, the vampire, exploring the issues raised in personal lives by the presence of a blood-sucking vampire in a small township in Eighteenth century England. This modern language version, Risen From The Grave, produced by Leslie Ormandy allows a modern reader a glimpse of an earlier era, and their ideas of Vampires.
Available in Paperback through Amazon.com for only $9.95.
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