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Ep 70 - Gothic Literature and the Rise of the Vampire

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Exploring Dark Themes and Societal Fears in the 19th Century

Delve into societal anxieties about medical advancements, the emergence of the serial killer as a stock villain, and evolving attitudes towards sexuality amidst the Ripper Fear and Contagious Diseases Act in the 1880s.

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