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Dracula: A-Level Set Text Student Edition

Bram Stoker (author), Collins GCSE (author), Maria Cairney (author of introduction and notes)

Paperback Published on: 17/06/2021

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Hard going at times but worth the effort

Having never seen the film I didn't really know the story of Dracula (the film is vastly different I have now discovered!) so went into this with a very op... READ MORE

Roxi Thorne

Synopsis

Exam board: Edexcel, OCR, Cambridge Assessment International Education

Level & Subject: AS and A Level English Literature

First teaching: September 2015

Next exams: 2026

This edition of Dracula Bram Stoker provides depth and context for A Level students, with the complete novel in an easy to read format, and a detailed introduction and bespoke glossary written by an experienced A Level teacher with academic expertise in the area.

· Affordable high quality complete text of Bram Stoker’s Dracula

· Perfectly pitched introductions provide the depth and demand required by AS and A Level English

· Explore the contemporary context, Bram Stoker’s writing, the novel’s critical reception and subsequent interpretations for a deeper reading of the text

· Expand your further reading with a list of key articles and critical and theoretical texts

· Improve your understanding of the novel with unfamiliar concepts and culturally-specific terms defined in the glossary

Publisher information

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN: 9780008465384
Number of pages: 512
Dimensions: 178 x 111 x 34 mm
Weight: 280g
Languages: English

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Excellent

I simply loved this book, we read it in my rec at sixth form. Most of the people in my group couldn't be bothered reading it, but i stuck with it and I am ... READ MORE

vjj92

Dracula

The first half was so good. Exciting and scary and fast paced and then the second half was just draggy! Why did it go so boring? I got slightly fed up with... READ MORE

ClarePenelope

Different Composition

I bought this book for my son. Myself, I was attracted to the illustration on the front cover as I like books I buy to be aesthetically pleasing! He is rea... READ MORE

Masquerade

Stunning edition

I haven't read this yet, but discovered the book in Stratford-Upon-Avon's wonderful Waterstones and couldn't resist buying it. The collection of classics w... READ MORE

Andrew Moores

Dracula

Lovely book and beautifully bound but it’s not illustrated. A bit disappointed.

Ruth Ruth

Brilliant

One of most renowned horror stories, & the most well known vampire novel & it is Brilliant . I also love the cover design for this book :)

Carina

An incredible, timeless read

This book is the paragon of horror: a classic, thought-provoking shocker with an amazing story of good versus evil. I have never read another supernatural ... READ MORE

Lauren McNeilage

The defining moment in horror novels

The story of Dracula is one that has aged extremely well; the setting, characters and writing style all bring the suspense and terror of the page. Having a... READ MORE

RP Bullman

Classic book,top notch recording

I had a copy of this radio recording which i taped as the story was originally broadcast back in the early 1990's. And of course over the years it got lost... READ MORE

Figroll

Classic story still one of the best

The true original, where it all started and a phenomenon that spawned a generation and more of copy cat stories and movies. Yes of course it is off its age... READ MORE

Rob

Dracula

This is such a wonderful book - you really can understand why it's a classic. Not only is the plot dark and intrigueing, but so is the story telling: I lov... READ MORE

Lauren McNeilage

inexpensive, original, satisfying

i bought this online with my gift card and the buying experience was great. it arrived at my home promptly, and was in perfect condition. after reading the... READ MORE

abdullah

Classic story still one of the best

The true original, where it all started and a phenomenon that spawned a generation and more of copy cat stories and movies. Yes of course it is off its age... READ MORE

Rob

Dracula

I believe myself to be a cynical type of person. Scoffing at movies and books that are supposed to induce terror...can you see where this is heading? A g... READ MORE

Rachel Graham

Dracula

This is a book that you got to get into before your really enjoying it. At first I was close to giving up as I didnt understand the story, but now after I ... READ MORE

Amelia

Dracula

The template for all horror stories. A timeless classic and enduring tale of good verus evil.For anyone wanting to become a horror writer they can do no b... READ MORE

Marilyn Moore

Chilling!

I really would love to give a detailed and acurate analysis of this book but I'm afraid this would take my entire lifetime! Dracula himself is terrifying y... READ MORE

merry jonny

A classic of English-language literature...

'Dracula' is one of the most popular pieces of literature in English, and having returned to it for a second time myself, I think it has aged remarkably we... READ MORE

D J Smith

I enjoyed it very much

When Jonathan Harker travelled to Transylvania to visit Count Dracula he didn’t know that this would enable the vampire to terrorize Britain. I enjoyed rea... READ MORE

Englishreader

Dracula

Dracula is a book that I will read once a year. Usually around Halloween.

Chatham

One of the originals, one of the best

The story begins with Jonathan Harker, a young solicitor who visits Transylvania to assist Count Dracula with buying a house in London. It doesn't take too... READ MORE

Hannah Falvey-Browne

Tense gothic classic

Like a Portrait of Dorian Gray, Frankenstein and A Woman in White, this is a must read Gothic classic which doesn’t disappoint. Forget Christopher Lee and... READ MORE

Tim Dumble

Eternal Terror

"Dracula" by Bram Stoker is an absolute classic that has stood the test of time for good reason. This gothic masterpiece is filled with suspense, intrigue,... READ MORE

Ceri Martin

Absolutely brilliant until the last 100 pages, would still recommend though

Dracula starts as a brilliant novel. It is a real page turner, it is wonderfully horrific and haunting. It is presented through journal entries from a numb... READ MORE

Stephanie Holmes

Timeless classic

The original vampire classic, so we'll written in a style that is absolutely timeless, could have been written today, the language, the setting and the way... READ MORE

Samuel Stevenson

Not The Original Text

I bought this book recently, mistakenly thinking that it was the original novel by Bram Stoker. The original Stoker novel was published in 1897. However,... READ MORE

FJ Young

Must- read gothic classic.

This book is one of my all time favourites and would recommend it to anyone who is a fan of gothic literature. The book is written through letters and page... READ MORE

Alice

Lovely book

Beautiful cover, great book

C Bl

A very good classic to sink my teeth into

This classic is set out as diary entries before and after the events and it makes me want to go back for more.

Freya Bradley

An Atmospheric Read That Gripped Me More Than Anticipated

Actual Rating: 3.5 I want you to believe...to believe in things that you cannot.” Years ago, when in desperate need of a distraction and options were lim... READ MORE

Charlotte Watkins

A cracking good read

A story that touches the fears that we all have within us and that we don't understand the essence of them.

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This was a novel I have been wanting to read for a very long time and I am glad that I have finally taken the time to do this. Since this is such a classic... READ MORE

Lucy S.

Do you really know the Dracula story?

When a Facebook Group I’m a member of, suggested reading Dracula, coming up to Halloween, I thought I’d give it a go. Never having read it before and not h... READ MORE

Sam's_Fireside

Boring

I first read this book when I was still at school, and I absolutely loved it. It was my favourite book for many years after that. However, when I tried t... READ MORE

FJ Young

Good building of tension

I wanted to discover the original story given there’s 30 something film versions. I hadn’t realised that Dracula travelled to England. Quite clever buildin... READ MORE

Andrew Wishaw

A must read, although long

The story is a classic, there is no denying that. The first half is very engaging, with a lot of characters being introduced and a lot of action. The secon... READ MORE

Fran McKenzie-Orr

Not for reading.

I recommend you don't buy these books if you intend to read them. I have had my copy for 1 month and have barely touched, but as soon as I did the printing... READ MORE

Lucas Love

‘’You think you have left me without a place to rest; but I have more. My revenge is just begun! I spread it over centuries, and time is on my side.’’

‘’To us for ever are the gates of Heaven shut; for who shall open them to us again?’’ When I first read Dracula years and years ago, I was angry with th... READ MORE

Amalia Gkavea