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Introducing: The Real History of Dracula from Airship and Wondery

2024/10/28
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Greg Jackson教授:介绍了播客《历史不烂》的万圣节特别节目,内容涉及1922年的吸血鬼电影《诺斯费拉图》及其与斯托克小说《德古拉》的关系,并提及在之前的节目中也探讨了《德古拉》。他还介绍了一个新的播客《德古拉的真实历史》,讲述了这部小说背后的故事以及它对整个类型的影响。 Lindsay Graham:在《德古拉的真实历史》系列中,她揭示了作者布莱姆·斯托克如何利用古代民间传说和维多利亚时代对性、科学和宗教的恐惧,以及我们今天仍然被他的奇怪夜间生物所吸引。她还讲述了《德古拉》于1897年5月26日出版,虽然当时并非商业成功,但却永远改变了虚构小说的世界。这部小说巧妙地融合了民间传说、社会评论和心理惊悚元素,将传说与历史、现代科学与古老的噩梦融为一体。不仅是19世纪的精彩写照,而且在今天仍然具有很强的共鸣,书中充满了主题和比喻,至今仍被人们阅读和欣赏。《德古拉》被改编成无数电影、戏剧、漫画和广播节目,现代的吸血鬼故事都欠它一份情。为了创作这部关于不朽邪恶的可怕故事,斯托克进行了大量的研究,他的作品的根基可以追溯到古代迷信、中世纪科学、古老的宗教和被遗忘的生活方式。

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Why did Bram Stoker's widow, Florence, sue the filmmakers of 'Nosferatu'?

The film closely resembled 'Dracula,' leading to a copyright infringement lawsuit.

What does 'The Real History of Dracula' podcast explore?

The origins and impact of Bram Stoker's 'Dracula' on folklore and Victorian fears.

How did Bram Stoker's 'Dracula' influence modern vampire stories?

It became a foundational text for countless adaptations in various media.

Why does 'Dracula' still resonate today?

It combines historical context with timeless themes of fear and the supernatural.

What research did Bram Stoker conduct for 'Dracula'?

He extensively researched folklore, history, and science to create his novel.

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This chapter introduces the new podcast 'The Real History of Dracula' and explores how Bram Stoker's novel was influenced by ancient folklore and Victorian fears, leading to its enduring popularity.
  • Bram Stoker's Dracula was influenced by ancient folklore and Victorian fears around sex, science, and religion.
  • The novel's protagonist, Jonathan Harker, experiences a chilling encounter with Count Dracula in a castle.
  • Dracula's character is a blend of historical and mythical elements, making the story timeless.

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In the recent Halloween episode #168 of History That Doesn’t Suck, we uncovered the undead story of the 1922 classic vampire film Nosferatu. While the movie isn’t a scene-for-scene lift from author Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel, Dracula, it’s close enough that Bram Stoker’s widow, Florence, sued the filmmakers for copyright infringement. In that episode we also explored *Dracula. *So today, we thought it’d be fun to introduce a new podcast that tells the whole story of the book that launched an entire genre.

What you’re about to hear is from the new Wondery Plus podcast, The Real History of Dracula) hosted by Professor Jackson's friend Lindsay Graham. The series reveals how author Bram Stoker raided ancient folklore and exploited Victorian fears around sex, science and religion. And how even today, we remain in thrall to his strange creatures of the night.

You can listen to the rest of this episode, and then binge the entire *The Real History of Dracula series *exclusively and ad-free right now with Wondery Plus. Join Wondery plus in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and start your free trial today.   

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