Carmilla

By Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu · 1872

Predating Dracula by more than two decades, Sheridan Le Fanu’s 1872 novella pioneered the modern vampire trope with its seductive, nocturnal horror. Its haunting, melancholic atmosphere casts a permanent shadow over Gothic fiction.

First published

1872

Style

The pioneering female vampire novella and a cornerstone of Gothic literature.

Known for

The original female vampire novel

Estimated reading time

3-4 hours

Reading level

Advanced

Recommended age

15+