

CZM Book Club: Part One of "The Vampyre" by John Polidori
Mar 17, 2024
Explore the history of vampire fiction with a focus on John Polidori's The Vampyre, including the intriguing relationship between Polidori and Lord Byron. Discover the manipulative and sinister intentions of the mysterious figure, Lord Ruthven, towards an innocent girl. Follow Aubrey's struggle with fascination and warnings of vampires in the woods, leading to a tragic discovery and accusations of responsibility for a woman's death.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Vampyre: Unraveling the Romantic Tale
02:15 • 10min
Encounter with Lord Ruthven & Joint Travel Proposal
12:43 • 5min
Revelation of Lord Ruthven's True Nature
17:36 • 7min
Innocence and Supernatural Intrigue
24:57 • 6min
Aubrey's Intriguing Attachments and the Menace of the Night
30:42 • 5min
A Tragic Discovery and Accusations
35:32 • 6min