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Synopsis
Varney the Vampire first appeared in 1845–47 as a series of weekly cheap pamphlets of the kind then known as "penny dreadfuls". The story was published in book form in 1847. It is of epic the original edition ran to 876 double-columned pages and 232 chapters. Altogether it totals nearly 667,000 words. Despite its inconsistencies, Varney the Vampire is more or less a cohesive whole. It is the tale of the vampire Sir Francis Varney and introduced many of the tropes present in vampire fiction recognizable to modern audiences. (This jacketless hardcover is intended for the library trade.)
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Is Varney, the Vampyre or, The Feast of Blood, Volume II appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This Victorian-era vampire tale contains moderate violence and blood typical of gothic horror, with characters facing supernatural threats. The 19th-century prose style and epic length make it challenging for younger readers.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death, blood, and violence.
Who'll love this
Fans of classic vampire stories and gothic literature will enjoy this sprawling tale that established many vampire tropes still used today.