Vampires & the Shadow World : An anthology of classic poetry & stories by Aurora Thorne

Dive into the shadowy depths of Vampires & the Shadow World, a mesmerising collection of classic poems and stories that pulses with the lifeblood of gothic romance and eternal desire. This anthology invites you to explore the laments of ancient vampires, whose sorrowful verses reveal the agony and ecstasy of immortal existence. Each poem is a dark jewel, weaving tales of lovers bound by the crimson threads of fate.

As you turn each page, you'll be drawn deeper into a world where passion and predation intertwine, and the macabre elegance of the vampire's life is laid bare in all its haunting beauty. Featuring works from celebrated poets such as Samuel Taylor Coleridge's Christabel and John Keats' La Belle Dame sans Merci, this collection captures the essence of gothic horror and romantic yearning. You'll also encounter the chilling verses of Lord Byron and Edgar Allen Poe, whose words echo like whispers from the shadowy corners of the night.

Vampires & the Shadow World is the perfect companion for those enchanted by the dark, the mysterious, and the eternal.

Format:Hardback 144 pages
Publisher:Octopus Publishing Group
Imprint:Bounty Books
ISBN:9780753735626
Published:14 Aug 2025
Classifications:Poetry, Poetry anthologies (various poets), Fiction: special features, Monsters & legendary beings
Weight:166g
Dimensions:117 x 185 x 16 (mm)