{"product_id":"carmilla-little-clothbound-classics","title":"Penguin Classics Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu - Victorian Gothic Vampire Novella | Hardcover","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCarmilla by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience the chilling gothic tale that predates Dracula, presented in a beautifully designed Little Clothbound Classics edition by Coralie Bickford-Smith. This Victorian novella explores themes of forbidden desire and the supernatural, offering a unique perspective on vampire lore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe story follows Laura, who lives a secluded life in an Austrian castle. Her solitude is broken by the arrival of the mysterious and captivating Carmilla, a guest who quickly becomes Laura's confidante. As their bond deepens, unsettling events begin to unfold, and the once-safe forest surrounding the castle takes on a sinister aura.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSheridan Le Fanu's groundbreaking work, first published in the 19th century, is recognized as the first vampire novella. It laid the groundwork for future literary explorations of female and lesbian vampires, delving into the dark interplay between sexuality and mortality. This edition ensures the enduring allure of Carmilla remains as potent today as it was upon its initial release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA seminal work of gothic literature and the first vampire novella.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExplores themes of sapphic desire and the supernatural.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesigned by Coralie Bickford-Smith for the Little Clothbound Classics series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFeatures the original text by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Penguin Classics\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePage Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.7 x 1.5 x 16.8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 24, 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0241820235\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/strong\u003e 978-0241820230\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis classic edition of Carmilla is a must-have for enthusiasts of Victorian literature, gothic horror, and early vampire fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58018084487550,"sku":"0241820235","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/3919\/1207\/files\/91KZh0on2PL_ec23cb53-12c8-4d5a-a8fb-17a2a36d0552.jpg?v=1789218002","url":"https:\/\/www.yachew.com\/products\/carmilla-little-clothbound-classics","provider":"Yachew","version":"1.0","type":"link"}