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If the character is not a tempter, the character is not a satisfactory vampire

Posted on 2014 May 31 by gaikokumaniakku

Vampires have gotten way too far from their folkloric roots. The vampire legends of the 18th century stressed that vampires were tempters. Vampires persuaded people to do things contrary to common sense, piety, etc. Frequently vampires were undead family members … Continue reading →

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Some serious literary criticism about Carmilla from Dave’s Corner of the Universe

Posted on 2014 January 1 by gaikokumaniakku

In modern fiction the assumed way to become a vampire is to be bitten by one. La Fanu used the old legend that vampirism is the result and curse from suicide.(7) When she was human Carmilla attempted to get attention … Continue reading →

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