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"Vampyr" was written by John William Polidori. Pioneer of the vampire genre and author of the influential short story "The Vampyre."

Vampyr

John William Polidori

Vampyr

John William Polidori

Published in 1819, 'Vampyr' by John William Polidori is recognized as the first vampire story in English literature. It originated from a storytelling challenge among literary figures, including Lord Byron and Mary Shelley, during a summer in Geneva. The tale introduces Lord Ruthven, a character that established the archetype of the modern vampire, influencing the genre significantly. Initially attributed to Byron due to a publishing error, Polidori's work laid the groundwork for future vampire narratives.

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John Polidori war der Leibarzt von Lord Byron und begleitete ihn auf einer Reise durch Europa. Am Genfer See lernten sie...