Dracula has stood the test of time over the last 100 years since it was written. Although there were other works with the “vampire” design, Dracula emerged a master piece that has remained relevant through the past century. The novel graced the dusk of the 19th century. Ever since, it has been a point of reference for vampire literature, as well as films. Bram Broker set the pace and artists past his generation continue to find his material helpful in creating the virtual, entertaining vampire world. It has also furnished the world with great lessons on the relevance of history in the contemporary world. The relevance of the novel in the modern world is also examined through the “madness/insanity” theme.
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