Vampire
Nick Groom
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Vampire
by Nick Groom
Published
2025
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Pages
312
ISBN-13
9781474432474
Description
Published to mark the bicentenary of John Polidori's publication of The Vampyre, Nick Groom's detailed new account illuminates the complex history of the iconic creature. The vampire first came to public prominence in the early eighteenth century, when Enlightenment science collided with Eastern European folklore and apparently verified outbreaks of vampirism, capturing the attention of medical researchers, political commentators, social theorists, theologians, and philosophers. Groom accordingly traces the vampire from its role as a monster embodying humankind's fears, to that of an unlikely hero for the marginalized and excluded in the twenty-first century. Drawing on literary and artistic representations, as well as medical, forensic, empirical, and sociopolitical perspectives, this rich and eerie history presents the vampire as a strikingly complex being that has been used to express the traumas and contradictions of the human condition.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Vampire?
This edition of Vampire has approximately 312 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Vampire?
For most readers, Vampire typically takes between 6h 30m and 4h 20m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 78,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 12m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 78,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Vampire?
The estimated word count for Vampire is approximately 78,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Vampire?
Vampire was written by Nick Groom.
When was Vampire published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2025. The original work may have been published on a different date.