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J. Sheridan Le Fanu — Carmilla

1872 · Book · Public Domain

J. Sheridan Le Fanu's novella "Carmilla" is an early work of vampire fiction, predating Bram Stoker's "Dracula." It is notable for its exploration of lesbian desire and its atmospheric gothic horror.

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