The Man by Bram Stoker (1897)

The Man is a novel written by Bram Stoker, published in 1903. It tells the story of a man named Count von Cosel, who is described as "a man with a great and terrible power." The novel explores themes of obsession, madness, and the supernatural, as the protagonist becomes increasingly consumed by his own dark desires. Would you like me to provide more information on this topic?

By Bram Stoker · First published 1897 · Genre: Gothic Fiction, Romance, Adventure · 37 chapters · 118,704 words

First lines

Stephen Norman of Normanstand had remained a bachelor until close on middle age, when the fact took hold of him that there was no immediate heir to his great estate. Whereupon, with his wonted decision, he set about looking for a wife.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Bram Stoker
• Date: 1897 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Gothic Fiction, Romance, Adventure, Supernatural
• Length: 118,704 words
• Structure: 37 chapters, 1,845 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

• Gothic Fiction — The writing of Bram Stoker typically falls within the gothic fiction genre characterized by elements of fear, horror, death, and gloom, as well as romantic elements, such as nature, individuality, and very high emotion, including fear and suspense.
• Romance — The book features romantic themes, exploring aspects of love and relationships.
• Adventure — The plot of the book revolves around adventure, with the characters going through various trials and tribulations.
• Supernatural — Though less central than in other works by Stoker, elements of the supernatural and uncanny are present in the novel.

Tags

horror · gothic · vampire · supernatural · fiction · novel · classic · literature · 19th century · Ireland · London · England

Contents

• STEPHEN
• THE HEART OF A CHILD
• HAROLD
• HAROLD AT NORMANSTAND
• THE CRYPT
• A VISIT TO OXFORD
• THE NEED OF KNOWING
• THE T-CART
• IN THE SPRING
• THE RESOLVE
• THE MEETING
• ON THE ROAD HOME
• HAROLD'S RESOLVE
• THE BEECH GROVE
• THE END OF THE MEETING
• A PRIVATE CONVERSATION
• A BUSINESS TRANSACTION
• MORE BUSINESS
• A LETTER
• CONFIDENCES
• THE DUTY OF COURTESY
• FIXING THE BOUNDS
• THE MAN
• FROM THE DEEPS
• A LITTLE CHILD SHALL LEAD
• A NOBLE OFFER
• AGE'S WISDOM
• DE LANNOY
• THE SILVER LADY
• THE LESSON OF THE WILDERNESS
• THE LIFE-LINE
• 'TO BE GOD AND ABLE TO DO THINGS'
• THE QUEEN'S ROOM
• WAITING
• A CRY
• LIGHT
• GOLDEN SILENCE

More by Bram Stoker

• Dracula (1897)
• The Dualitists (1887)
• The Judge's House (1891)
• The Lair of the White worm (1910)
• The Lady of the Shroud (1902)
• The Jewel of Seven Stars (1903)
• Dracula's Guest (1914)
• The Squaw (1904)
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