#97 | Dracula (novel)

KnockBack: The Retro and Nostalgia Podcast

Last Stand Media & Studio71

Leisure, Society & Culture, History

4.9 • 1.7K Ratings

🗓️ 26 December 2019

⏱️ 142 minutes

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In 1897, a most unusual British novel was written by an at-the-time unknown author named Bram Stoker. It was simply called Dracula, and for most western readers, it was their introduction into the centuries-long mythology, mysticism, and straight-up horror stories coming from Eastern Europe and surrounding environs, tales of men and women who would feast on the blood of others, and who may even be immortal. Stoker's novel isn't only important in the history of western fiction, but especially vital in the development of nerd culture, video games, and more. Even if you've not read it (and you should!), understanding just how much hails from this book is important for any dork. So press play freely, and of your own will, and away to the Carpathians we'll go... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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