Beneath the Vampire's Curse Dracula , written by Bram Stoker and first published in 1897 , is a gothic horror novel that tells the story of Count Dracula's attempt to move from Transylvania to England in order to spread the undead curse. The novel is presented as a series of journal entries, letters, newspaper clippings, and a ship's log, giving it a unique epistolary structure. Plot Overview: The story begins with Jonathan Harker , an English solicitor, traveling to Transylvania to assist Count Dracula with a property purchase in England. Upon arriving at Dracula’s castle, Harker quickly realizes that he is a prisoner and that the count is not merely a nobleman, but a centuries-old vampire. Dracula soon travels to England, bringing chaos and terror to London, where he preys upon Lucy Westenra and her friends, including Harker's fiancĂ©e Mina , Lucy's fiancĂ© Arthur Holmwood , and Dr. Van Helsing , a Dutch doctor who is knowledgeable about vampires. Themes: Good vs...