The Lair of the White worm

Name: The Lair of the White worm
Author: Bram Stoker

The Lair of the White Worm is a novel by Bram Stoker, published in 1910. It tells the story of a group of people who venture into a remote region of England to search for a mysterious creature known as the "White Worm." Along the way, they encounter supernatural occurrences and uncover dark secrets about the local community. The novel blends elements of horror, mystery, and folklore, and features Stoker's signature atmospheric writing style.

By Bram Stoker · First published 1910 · Genre: Horror, Gothic, Fantasy · 28 chapters · 64,559 words

First lines

Adam Salton sauntered into the Empire Club, Sydney, and found awaiting him a letter from his grand-uncle. He had first heard from the old gentleman less than a year before, when Richard Salton had claimed kinship, stating that he had been unable to write earlier, as he had found it very difficult to trace his grand-nephew's address. Adam was delighted and replied cordially; he had often heard his father speak of the older branch of the family with whom his people had long lost touch. Some interesting correspondence had ensued. Adam eagerly opened the letter which had only just arrived, and conveyed a cordial invitation to stop with his grand-uncle at Lesser Hill, for as long a time as he could spare.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Bram Stoker
Date: 1910 CE
Language: English
Genres: Horror, Gothic, Fantasy, Adventure
Length: 64,559 words
Structure: 28 chapters, 939 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Genres

Horror — As a story written by Bram Stoker, it follows the same dark, supernatural themes typically associated with his works.
Gothic — The book contains elements associated with the gothic genre, including horror, death, curses, and supernatural elements.
Fantasy — The story is based on a legendary white worm with supernatural elements which falls under the fantasy genre.
Adventure — The protagonist's quest to defeat the white worm involves elements of an adventure story.