{"product_id":"vampire","title":"Vampire","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"235\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"45\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"45\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"30\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ranen Ghosh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"71\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"71\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"58\"\u003eEditor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Santu Bag\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"98\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"98\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"83\"\u003eCover\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ujjal Ghosh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"154\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"154\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"114\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kalpabiswa Publications \u0026amp; Pratisruti\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"180\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"180\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"169\"\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bengali\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"208\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"208\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"191\"\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9788196328733\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"235\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"235\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"221\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hard Cover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"255\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"255\"\u003eAbout The Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"257\" data-end=\"660\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"257\" data-end=\"266\"\u003eVampire\u003c\/em\u003e takes readers on a deep dive into the origins and evolution of the vampire myth, starting with its roots in Eastern Europe, particularly Bulgaria, where it is believed to have emerged nearly a thousand years ago. Initially, these ancient Slavic vampires were considered non-corporeal beings that spread plague and wiped out villages but did not drink blood or turn their victims into vampires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"984\"\u003eThe book explores how, over time, particularly with the influence of Western Europe, the vampire myth evolved into the blood-drinking, immortal creatures of the dark that we recognize today. This transformation was particularly solidified in the 16th century when it was believed that human blood had medicinal properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003eIn the realm of horror literature, vampires first appeared in 1819 with the publication of John Polidori's \u003cem data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003eThe Vampire\u003c\/em\u003e, but it was Bram Stoker's \u003cem data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003eDracula\u003c\/em\u003e (1897) that truly solidified the vampire’s place in literary history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1714\"\u003eRanen Ghosh delves into the vampire myth in a series of essays and stories, originally published in Bengali science fiction magazines in the 1970s. This collection, a comprehensive guide to vampire lore, includes expanded versions of his earlier works, bringing together essays, stories, and novels to create an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the subject. This book includes photographs, illustrations, and various other details, offering a thorough introduction to the vampire mythos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1921\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eWith over 470 pages, this book serves as the ultimate Bengali encyclopedia on vampires. It is an essential read for both fans of the genre and those looking to understand the evolution of vampire folklore.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kalpabiswa Publications \u0026 Pratisruti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49919019155760,"sku":"KalpabiswaPublications_2096","price":585.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/kalpabiswa-publications-pratisruti-book-default-title-vampire-41226247602480.jpg?v=1775964181","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/bn\/products\/vampire","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}