 Illustration from The Dark Blue by D. H. Friston, 1872 | |
| Author | Sheridan Le Fanu |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Gothic, horror |
| Set in | Styria, 19th century |
Publication date | 1871–1872 |
| Publication place | Ireland |
| Pages | 108 |
| 823.8 | |
| LC Class | PR4879 .L7 |
| Text | Carmilla at Wikisource |
Carmilla is an 1872 Gothic novella by Irish author Sheridan Le Fanu and one of the early works of vampire fiction, predating Bram Stoker's Dracula (1897) by 25 years. First published as a serial in The Dark Blue (1871–72),[1][2] the story is narrated by a young woman preyed upon by a female vampire named Carmilla, later revealed to be Countess Mircalla Karnstein. The lead character is the original prototypical example of the lesbian vampire, expressing romantic desires toward the protagonist. The story is often anthologised, and has been adapted many times in films, movies and other media.
- ^ Le Fanu, Sheridan (1871–72). "Carmilla". The Dark Blue. 2 (September 1871 to February 1872): 434–448, 592–606, 701–714.
- ^ Le Fanu, Sheridan (1872). "Carmilla". The Dark Blue. 3 (March): 59–78.