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Abraham '''"Bram" Stoker''' is the author of the horror classic ''Dracula''. He was born in [[Dublin]] on November 8, 1847. He wrote many novels, and was a contributer to the [[Irish]] newspaper ''The Dublin Mail'', but is best remembered for ''Dracula''. Prior to starting work on ''Dracula'', Stoker spent eight years researching [[European]] folklore and [[vampire]] myths and legends. Although he wrote other tales of the supernatural, none achieved the lasting fame of ''Dracula''.

Abraham '''"Bram" Stoker''' is the author of the horror classic ''Dracula''. He was born in [[Dublin]] on November 8, 1847. Prior to starting work on ''Dracula'', Stoker spent eight years researching [[European]] folklore and [[vampire]] myths and legends. Although he wrote other tales of the supernatural, none achieved the lasting fame of ''Dracula''.

Bram Stoker was very interested in the occult, and was rumoured to be a member of a "magical order", the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. Much of ''Dracula'' reflects Stoker's obsession with the supernatural, and his belief that God is powerless over supernatural occurences.

Bram Stoker had a fascination with the occult, and was rumored to be part of a "magical order", the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. Much of ''Dracula'' reflects Stoker's obsession with the supernatural and his belief that God is powerless over it.

Stoker died on April 20, 1912, and was cremated. His ashes are displayed at Golder's Green crematorium in [[London]]. In [[Whitby]], where much of Dracula is set, there is a commemorative seat overlooking the harbour named in his memory.

Stoker died on April 20, 1912, and was cremated. His ashes are displayed at Golder's Green crematorium in [[London]]. In [[Whitby]], where much of Dracula is set, there is a commemorative seat overlooking the harbour named in his memory.

[[Category:Authors|Stoker, Bram]]

[[Category:Authors|Stoker, Bram]]