Horror and Opera

Dracula's Guest was originally part of the Bram Stoker's manuscript for Dracula. The editor refused to publish the book in its original form, so the first three chapters of the novel had to be removed along with the ending. Dracula's Guest then was published by Florence Stoker after Bram Stoker's death.

Transylvanian Superstitions by Emily Gerard was one of the key sources for Bram Stoker when he was creating his iconic Dracula character. It is in Emily Gerard's writing that the word "Nosferatu" first appears, but alas, although Gerard claims that the etymology of the word comes from Romanian, to this day, the origins of the word are debated. Gerard's was a writer and a folklorist. Her novels fre...

Greetings, dear listeners, and welcome to the "Horror and Opera" podcast narrated by the composer behind the "Horror and Opera Project." In this bonus podcast, I shall delve into the shadows and unearth the captivating story of F. W. Murnau's iconic film, "Nosferatu." Bram Stoker's Vampires Our journey begins in the enchanting Dublin Castle, where the brilliant Bram Stoker toiled as a civil servan...