- SKU: 9781512150902
- BARCODE: 9781512150902
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From the Shadow of Dracula: A Life of Bram Stoker - Paperback
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by Paul a. Murray (Author)
2016 edition of this acclaimed biography, the same text as that published by Jonathan Cape in 2004 and Pimlico paperback in 2005. REVIEWS of 2004 edition: 'Impressive' Lucasta Miller, Daily Telegraph 'From the Shadow of Dracula will be regarded as the definitive life of Stoker, a measured, well-written work.' Ian Thomson, Observer 'Paul Murray has served his subject well, drawing Abraham Stoker from the shadow of his best-known creation, and providing a rounded portrait of an intelligent and hard-working Irishman who has claimed a special place in our literary history. . .Bram Stoker may rest in peace.' Malcolm Barker, Yorkshire Post 'Excellent. . .No small part of the merits of Paul Murray's new biography is that its author is not an academic with a particular axe or theory to grind.' Dermot Bolger, Sunday Tribune 'A thorough appreciation of Stoker's life and literary work. . .a solemn and comprehensive appraisal of the man behind the world's most famous Vampire.' Chris Pillow, Sunday Business Post 'Murray has tracked down first-hand reportage that brings the man glaringly to life.' Colin Donald, Scotsman 'An impressively detailed study of Stoker's life, as sturdy a work of historical excavation as any I've seen. . .Brilliant.' Hugh Tynan, Irish Examiner 'Paul Murray's extensive scrutiny of the influences on Dracula, makes capital reading.' Patricia Craig, Irish Times 'The Stoker story is a curious one, and even if it's been told before, Murray has a sure touch when it comes to handling facts and interpretations.' Humphrey Carpenter, Sunday Times
Author Biography
Paul Murray is a writer and former diplomat. His biography, From the Shadow of Dracula: A Life of Bram Stoker, was published (Jonathan Cape: London) in 2004. His previous biography, A Fantastic Journey: The Life and Literature of Lafcadio Hearn (UK, 1993; USA, 1997; Japan (translation, 2000)) won the 1995 Koizumi Yakumo Literary Prize in Japan. He was the recipient of the Gold Medal of the Ireland Japan Association in 1999 for services to Ireland-Japan relations. He selected and introduced Kwaidan, Ghost Stories of Lafcadio Hearn (Dublin, 2015). Murray was Ambassador of Ireland to South Korea (1999-2004) as well as North Korea. He was Ambassador to the OECD and UNESCO in Paris (2006-2012).
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