The House of the Vampire, George Sylvester Viereck
The House of the Vampire, George Sylvester Viereck
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The House of the Vampire

Author: George Sylvester Viereck

Narrator: Victoria Styles

Unabridged: 2 hr 24 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/07/2025


Synopsis

"The House of the Vampire" by George Sylvester Viereck is a pioneering work of vampire fiction that blends psychological intrigue with supernatural horror. The story follows Reginald Clarke, a charismatic yet sinister intellectual who preys on the creative energy and vitality of those around him. As his newest protégé becomes entangled in his dark world, themes of exploitation, obsession, and moral ambiguity come to the fore. Viereck reimagines the vampire mythos as a metaphor for emotional and artistic manipulation, offering a chilling exploration of human vulnerability. With its atmospheric prose and philosophical undertones, this novella stands as an innovative precursor to modern vampire tales, blending gothic suspense with introspective depth.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Justin on August 08, 2020

A 1907 vampire novel in the style of Oscar Wilde! This is one of those obscure classics that is actually entertaining and not simply dust on the shelf of literary history. Nearly five stars, but it would be unfair to Dorian Gray to rate them both the same. Also, Viereck was a Nazi. So that’s problem......more

Goodreads review by Onika on August 05, 2021

This little piece was brilliant! I just found this by accident as a free audiobook and as a lover of vampire stories I thought, why not give it a try? And the writing, my fellow readers, is just beautiful. As if you would mix Oscar Wilde and dark gothic literature into one being. So full of art, emot......more

Goodreads review by Osie on October 29, 2012

As you likely already know, this was one of the first psychic vampire stories ever. Somehow it has become a rumor that it is an erotic novel and features bisexual characters. It doesn’t, so don’t bother if that’s the only reason you want to read it. There are a few scenes that come off homoerotic, a......more

Goodreads review by Caroline on February 04, 2023

Beautifully written. Definitely got The Picture of Dorian Gray vibes. It is creepy in its own way, I loved this take on the vampire and how the powers worked.......more