The Burial of the Rats

Bram Stoker's «The Burial of the Rats» is a masterful novella that encapsulates his penchant for gothic horror while exploring themes of fear, the supernatural, and the grotesque. Set in the shadowy alleys of 19th-century Paris, the narrative follows an Englishman who becomes enmeshed in a macabre world dominated by a colony of sinister creatures. Stoker employs rich, atmospheric prose, weaving psychological depth and vivid imagery, inviting readers into an unsettling atmosphere akin to his more famous work, «Dracula.» The novella reflects the broader literary movement of the time, particularly... Edasi