Varney the Vampire

James Malcolm Rymer and Thomas Peckett Prest's Varney the Vampire (1847) is a penny dreadful novel that introduced some of the most recognizable tropes of vampire fiction, including the depiction of fangs and the use of a Gothic setting. Set during the Napoleonic Wars, the story follows Sir Francis Varney, who was condemned to an eternity of vampiric life after betraying a royalist and killing his own son. He targets the Bannerworths, a once-noble family fallen on hard times, in his quest for human blood. The novel is a gruesome and tragic tale that humanizes the vampire without softening his terrifying actions or features, laying the groundwork for an action-packed romp through legendary cities like London, Naples, and Venice. This edition of Varney the Vampire by James Malcolm Rymer and Thomas Peckett Prest is a classic of British horror fiction reimagined for modern readers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 864 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2022
Publisher: West Margin Press

Originally serialized in cheap volumes, the novel introduced some of the most recognizable tropes of vampire fiction still used today, including the depiction of fangs and the use of a Gothic setting. Set during the Napoleonic Wars, Varney the Vampire is a story of tragedy, damnation, and revenge that pioneered many of the themes common to horror and pulp fiction today. Sir Francis Varney was condemned to an eternity of vampiric life following his actions during the reign of Oliver Cromwell. Having betrayed a royalist and killed his own son in a fit of rage, Varney was forced to suffer death and resurrection countless times over on his insatiable quest for human blood. In the nineteenth century, he targets the Bannerworths, a once-noble family fallen on hard times in their crumbling estate. Gruesome and tragic, the story manages to humanize the vampire without softening his terrifying actions or features, laying the groundwork for an action-packed romp through such legendary cities as London, Naples, and Venice.

Varney the Vampire is a chilling penny dreadful novel, a masterfully crafted work of horror that has captivated audiences for generations. Presented in a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Varney the Vampire by James Malcolm Rymer and Thomas Peckett Prest is a timeless classic of British horror fiction reimagined for contemporary readers.

Originally serialized in cheap volumes, the novel introduced some of the most iconic tropes of vampire fiction that continue to resonate with readers today, such as the depiction of fangs and the use of a Gothic setting. Set during the Napoleonic Wars, Varney the Vampire is a tale of tragedy, damnation, and revenge that paved the way for many of the themes prevalent in horror and pulp fiction. Sir Francis Varney was condemned to an eternity of vampiric existence as a result of his actions during the reign of Oliver Cromwell. Having betrayed a royalist and killed his own son in a fit of rage, Varney was forced to endure countless deaths and resurrections in his relentless pursuit of human blood. In the nineteenth century, he targets the Bannerworths, a once-noble family that has fallen into disrepair on their decaying estate. Grisly and tragic, the story manages to humanize the vampire without diminishing his horrifying actions or characteristics, setting the stage for an action-packed adventure through legendary cities like London, Naples, and Venice.

Varney the Vampire is a haunting and unforgettable penny dreadful novel, a masterpiece of horror literature that has left an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of countless readers. This edition of Varney the Vampire by James Malcolm Rymer and Thomas Peckett Prest, presented in a beautifully designed cover and meticulously typeset manuscript, is a testament to the enduring power of British horror fiction.

Originally serialized in cheap volumes, the novel introduced some of the most recognizable tropes of vampire fiction that continue to captivate readers to this day, such as the depiction of fangs and the use of a Gothic setting. Set during the Napoleonic Wars, Varney the Vampire is a tale of tragedy, damnation, and revenge that pioneered many of the themes that are still prevalent in horror and pulp fiction. Sir Francis Varney was condemned to an eternity of vampiric existence as a result of his actions during the reign of Oliver Cromwell. Having betrayed a royalist and killed his own son in a fit of rage, Varney was forced to endure countless deaths and resurrections in his relentless pursuit of human blood. In the nineteenth century, he targets the Bannerworths, a once-noble family that has fallen into disrepair on their decaying estate. Grisly and tragic, the story manages to humanize the vampire without softening his terrifying actions or characteristics, setting the stage for an action-packed adventure through legendary cities like London, Naples, and Venice.

Varney the Vampire is a spine-tingling and unforgettable penny dreadful novel, a masterpiece of horror literature that has left an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of countless readers. This edition of Varney the Vampire by James Malcolm Rymer and Thomas Peckett Prest, presented in a beautifully designed cover and meticulously typeset manuscript, is a testament to the enduring power of British horror fiction.

Originally serialized in cheap volumes, the novel introduced some of the most recognizable tropes of vampire fiction that continue to captivate readers to this day, such as the depiction of fangs and the use of a Gothic setting. Set during the Napoleonic Wars, Varney the Vampire is a tale of tragedy, damnation, and revenge that pioneered many of the themes that are still prevalent in horror and pulp fiction. Sir Francis Varney was condemned to an eternity of vampiric existence as a result of his actions during the reign of Oliver Cromwell. Having betrayed a royalist and killed his own son in a fit of rage, Varney was forced to endure countless deaths and resurrections in his relentless pursuit of human blood. In the nineteenth century, he targets the Bannerworths, a once-noble family that has fallen into disrepair on their decaying estate. Grisly and tragic, the story manages to humanize the vampire without softening his terrifying actions or characteristics, setting the stage for an action-packed adventure through legendary cities like London, Naples, and Venice.

Weight: 1032g
Dimension: 133 x 211 x 53 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781513134178