Horror & Opera: The Origins of Nosferatu

Dec 14 2023 3 ep. 40 mins 2

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Discover the origins of the infamous vampire through the lens of gothic literature, Victorian superstition, and a legal battle of mythical proportions. The show Includes bonus materials.

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Dracula's Guest (Bram Stoker)

Dec 14 2023 28 mins

Dracula's Guest was originally part of the Bram Stoker's manuscript for Dracula. The editor refused to publish the book in its original form, so the first three chapters of the novel had to be removed along with the ending. Dracula's Guest then was published by Florence Stoker after Bram Stoker's death.

Transylvanian Superstitions (Emily Gerard)

Dec 14 2023 69 mins

Transylvanian Superstitions by Emily Gerard was one of the key sources for Bram Stoker when he was creating his iconic Dracula character. It is in Emily Gerard's writing that the word "Nosferatu" first appears, but alas, although Gerard claims that the etymology of the word comes from Romanian, to this day, the origins of the word are debated.Gerard's was a writer and a folklorist.

The Origins of Nosferatu: Bram Stoker, F.W. Murneau and the Vampire Myth

Dec 11 2023 24 mins

Greetings, dear listeners, and welcome to the "Horror and Opera" podcast narrated by the composer behind the "Horror and Opera Project." In this bonus podcast, I shall delve into the shadows and unearth the captivating story of F. W. Murnau's iconic film, "Nosferatu."Bram Stoker's VampiresOur journey begins in the enchanting Dublin Castle, where the brilliant Bram Stoker toiled as