Dracula’s Brides: Economic Seclusion, Prostitution, and Domestic Neglect
Journal Title: International Journal of English Literature and Social Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 2, Issue 6
Abstract
Bram Stoker’s Dracula accrued international recognition and acclaim and is the foundation of an expansive creative outpour of literature, film adaptations, and numerous interpretations. The name Dracula is familiar around the world and has been critiqued by numerous schools of thought. The paper looks at the Bram Stoker’s use of female vampires to highlight the New Woman, economic dependence, and domestic neglect.
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