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The Modern Vampire: Bloodthirsty, But Chivalrous
by Lynn Neary
“These are very abstinent vampires.”
Nina Auerbach, author of "Our Vampires, Ourselves"
The Many Faces Of Dracula:
In a century of remakes, adaptations and sequels, Transylvania's "Son of the Devil" never appears the same way twice. See how he's changed over time.
“These are vampires. They are these creatures who exist to hunt humans. They are evil and they choose something different. They find another way.”
Stephenie Meyer, author of the "Twilight" series
All Things Considered, October 31, 2008 · A new generation of vampire heroes has stepped out of the moonlight and into the cultural spotlight — dominating best-seller lists, movies and TV with its dangerous mystique. The modern-day vampire gentleman is eerily alluring in all the old-fashioned, bloodsucking ways, but now he reins in his baser instincts in an impressive display of control.
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