Dracula
Jonathan Harker, a young English solicitor, travels to Transylvania to settle a property purchase for a nobleman named Count Dracula, and slowly realizes that his host is not what he seems. The Count then sails for England, and the novel becomes a hunt as Harker, his wife Mina, Dr. Seward, the Dutch professor Van Helsing and others try to track down a creature who leaves little trace. Stoker tells the story entirely through documents: diaries, letters, newspaper clippings, a ship's log and phonograph recordings, so that no character ever has the full picture. Published in 1897, Dracula fixed the modern image of the vampire, and its anxieties about science, sexuality and foreignness have kept critics busy ever since. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the first chapter free.
Start reading right away, without signing up. The complete text is included in Vinteuil Reading, or yours forever with a one-time purchase.
Frequently asked questions about Dracula
Dracula by Bram Stoker can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Dracula online?
Yes. Dracula opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Dracula free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Dracula is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Dracula in the public domain?
Yes. Dracula by Bram Stoker is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Dracula?
About 10 h 45 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Dracula?
Dracula by Bram Stoker is filed under "Fiction" in the Vinteuil library.
