The book of vampires dudley wright

The book of vampires by dudley wright 1973, book is in excellent condition, the cover shows shelfwear, the book itself is unread mint b003 seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. The book of vampires by dudley wright, paperback barnes. Stetson, dudley wright and montague summers argued for a universal vampire myth, claiming that every culture in the world has a type of vampire. A few years later, he expanded this essay on vampires into a still popular book entitled vampires and vampirism. Dudley wright s vampires and vampirism, first published in 1914, provides an overview of vampire tales across different cultures, from the folktales of the middle east to the excommunicated vampire of eastern europe to the more familiar vampire of english fiction. Very minimal writing or notations in margins not affecting the text. Dudley wright s most popular book is vampires and vampirism. Vampires and vampirism dudley wright second edition. The history of vampires hardcover november 1, 1987 by dudley wright author 5.

Dudley wright books biography and list of works author of. Vampires and vampirism by dudley wright hardcover second. Click to read more about the history of vampires by dudley wright. Buy the eastern star degree of esther or the wifes degree by dudley wright online at alibris. Publication date 1914 topics vampires publisher london. Introductory, excommunication and its power, the vampire in babylonia, assyria, and greece, vampirism in great and greater britain, vampirism in germany. Vampires and vampirism by wright, dudley, 18681949.

Dudley wright, a folklorist and specialist in ancient religions and occult beliefs, compiled a fascinating mix of science and the supernatural from a wealth of references and records. Vampires and vampirism dudley wright first us edition. This book, originally published in the early twentieth century, was the first serious study of vampirism in the english language. Publication date 1987 topics vampires, vampires publisher. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Vampires and vampirism by wright, dudley and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Vampires and vampirism by dudley wright hardcover second edition 1924. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. The book of vampires by dudley wright hardcover 1973. The earlier edition of this book having been out of print now for some years. The history of vampires by dudley wright goodreads. The book of vampires 1973 by dudley wright 0883560070 for.

Flashback to 1734, oxford english dictionarys first record of the word vampire. In european folklore, vampires are undead creatures that often visited loved ones and caused mischief or deaths in the neighborhoods they inhabited while they were alive. It may, of course, be said that this is not intended to be more than a popular and trifling collection and that one must not look for accuracy and research from the author of. The books chapters take on vampires based on regions of the old world from the middle east to england. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, and dust jackets may not be included. Possible ex library copy, with all the markingsstickers of that library. It appears to comprise uk sheets presumably from the rider edition with a cancel titlepage with david. Buy vampires and vampirism by dudley wright from waterstones today. A bibliography of works by dudley wright simon mayers and john belton last updated, 27062014 i. The book of vampires dover occult by dudley wright. Dudley wright, a folklorist and specialist in ancient religions and occult beliefs, compiled a fascinating mix of science and. Legends from around the world classics of preternatural history by dudley wright is a book that will forever remain on my bookshelf. A vampire is a creature from folklore that subsists by feeding on the vital essence generally in the form of blood of the living. The history of vampires by dudley wright librarything.

Nov 26, 2008 vampire folklore is specific to european culture. Vampires and vampirism by dudley wright nook book ebook. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. The eastern star degree of esther or the wifes degree by. Dudley wright has 29 books on goodreads with 652 ratings. Apr 07, 2006 this book, originally published in the early twentieth century, was the first serious study of vampirism in the english language. Dudley wright books list of books by author dudley wright. The history of vampires by dudley wright, hardcover. A reprint, with new introduction, of the revised second edition 1924 of dudley wright s survey of vampire myths and stories. From the inside flap the book of vampires is the first serious study of vampirism in the english language. Dudley wright visions of fiends rising from their graves to prey on the living have long haunted humanity. Dust jacket shows tears and wear, book in beautiful possibly unread. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Legends from around the world classics of preternatural history 2 by wright, dudley isbn.

The book of vampires by dudley wright 1973, book is in. The scarce first us edition of dudley wright s survey of vampire myths and stories. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy. The book of vampires by dudley wright 1973, book is in excellent condition, the cover shows shelfwear, the book itself is unread mint. Dudley wright is the author of vampires and vampirism 3. Vampires and vampirism by dudley wright the vampyre site. Vampires and vampirism introductory excommunication and its power the vampire in. Vampires and vampirism was originally published in 1914. The book of vampires vampires, dudley wright, michael. Although wright does not go into any great detail and sticks mostly to quoting other sources, this short work provides a decent brief overview of vampire myths across various cultures. Introductory, excommunication and its power, the vampire in babylonia, assyria, and greece, vampirism in great and greater britain. Book of vampires book by dudley wright 2 available. A fascinating book for those who bear more than a passing interest in vampire lore.

Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Wright examines the body of evidence and discusses vampirism as an observable phenomenon with distinct scientific, sociological, mythic, and literary elements. Wright assembles stories and legends from around the world, dating back to. Books by dudley wright author of vampires and vampirism. This allows all the variations of vampires to be discussed, and that is one of the key elements of this book. Articles under the name dudley wright including some letters to editors the following list does not include the hundreds of reports, often quite short, that he wrote for the times in his capacity as masonic editor. Pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or highlighting. The book of vampires by dudley wright 2006, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. This version was created from the 2006 dover reprint of the 1924 second edition. The book of vampires dudley wright occult vintage horror fantasy hc first edition. Philojudaism and antijudaism dudley wright was an individual who refused to embrace the modern spirit of secularisation and cultural disenchantment, countering it instead with a quest to find esoteric wisdom, spiritual truth, and an original urreligion or prisca theologia.

In english there is a little book entitled vampires and vampirism by mr. Legends from around the world classics of preternatural history, and the. Book of vampires book by dudley wright 2 available editions. Vampires and vampirism by dudley wright waterstones. Compiled from a wealth of references and records, the book presents a fascinating mix of science and. From the book of vampires dudley wright from the phantom world augustin calmet tale of a russian vampire helena petrovna blavatsky vampires of roumania agnes murgoci pt. Visions of fiends rising from their graves to prey on the living have long haunted humanity. Wright has compiled the legends of the vampire worldwide from the beginning of recorded word until the early 20th century. See all books authored by dudley wright, including vampires and vampirism. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Dust jacket shows tears and wear, book in beautiful possibly unread condition.

It assembles reports from all ages and from all countries, and discusses various theories of vampirism. First published in 1914, wrights book covers the history of vampire belief and mythology across five continents followed by chapters on living vampires, the vampire in literature, and fact or fiction. A book about vampires published in 1987 written by an author who died in 1949. If you have an intense desire to learn more about the mysteries of the undead, you need this book. Red textured paper boards lettered in black on spine. The book of vampires by dudley wright and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The author was a folklorist and specialist in ancient religions and occult beliefs. The most notorious of these figures is the vampire, a nocturnal creature with an unnatural hunger. The book of vampires dover occult by dudley wright isbn. Wright assembles stories and legends from around the world, dating back to times when cultures had little or no means of interacting with each other and sharing stories. Sadly, that is amongst the most interesting fact surrounding or in this book. The book appears to be an amalgamation of two of the authors works on the subject one published in 1914 and one sometime after 1923 which led to certain paragraphs being repeated.

This is the first scholarly study of vampire myths in the english language. Dudley wright dudley wright is the author of books such as book of vampires. The book of vampires dudley wright, michael lord reprint. Blue cloth lettered in gilt on spine, blind borders and device to upper board, bibliography and index.