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In "The Gates of Life," Bram Stoker delves into the metaphysical exploration of existence and the human condition, employing a rich tapestry of gothic elements reminiscent of his more famous work, "Dracula." The narrative is punctuated by Stoker's trademark atmospheric prose,... Read Full Overview

Squire Stephen Norman is lord of the manor in Normanstead. He marries Margaret Rowly, younger sister of his friend Rowly (squire of the neighboring town). Desirous of an heir, Norman and Margaret have a baby girl and Margaret dies shortly after the birth. Norman promises her... Read Full Overview

The Man is a 1905 Victorian novel by Bram Stoker, best known for Dracula. A typical Gothic novel, it features horror and romance. The Man has also been published as The Gates of Life.

The Victorian Era, the reign of Queen Victoria from her coronation on 20... Read Full Overview

Bram Stoker's "The Gates of Life" is a profound exploration of the intersection between life, death, and the metaphysical. Written in an elegant yet disquieting prose style, this work reflects the Victorian preoccupation with the supernatural, utilizing rich imagery and intricate... Read Full Overview

Squire Stephen Norman is lord of the manor in Normanstead. He marries Margaret Rowly, younger sister of his friend Rowly (squire of the neighboring town). Desirous of an heir, Norman and Margaret have a baby girl and Margaret dies shortly after the birth. Norman promises her... Read Full Overview

Abraham "Bram" Stoker (1847-1912) was an Irish writer, best remembered as the author of the influential horror novel Dracula. In his honour, the Horror Writers Association recognizes "superior achievement" in horror writing with the Bram Stoker Award. Stoker was an invalid until... Read Full Overview

First published in 1905, "The Man" is a Victorian Gothic novel by seminal horror writer Bram Stoker that has also been published under the title: "The Gates of Life". Abraham "Bram" Stoker (1847 - 1912) was an Irish author most famous for writing this novel, as well as the influence... Read Full Overview

"The Man" from Bram Stoker. Irish novelist and short story writer (1847-1912).

The Man is a novel that is reminiscent from the Victorian era of British history, culture and society, which encompassed the period of the reign of Queen Victoria, from 20 June 1837 until her death on 22 January 1901. The Victorian era was considered a long period pf peace, prosperity,... Read Full Overview

"The Gates of Life" transports readers to a bygone era, offering a poignant glimpse into the lives and struggles of characters navigating the complexities of the early 20th century. This work of literary fiction, first published in 1908, showcases the social norms and intimate... Read Full Overview

The Man (+Biography and Bibliography) (Glossy Cover Finish): 'I would rather be an angel than God ' The voice of the speaker sounded clearly through the hawthorn tree. The young man and the young girl who sat together on the low tombstone looked at each other. They had heard... Read Full Overview