tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80435400379041585772011-08-03T15:21:25.036-07:00<p>The following is an interview with Bram Stoker, author of "Dracula" <p>by Dr. Wendell A. Howe, Temporal Anthropologist with the University of Cambridge. <p>Mr. Stoker believes Dr. Howe is merely a 19th-century freelance journalist.</p></p></p>Jeanette Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976487055723238180noreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8043540037904158577.post-38706153775478352472009-06-11T06:30:00.000-07:002009-06-11T11:38:36.273-07:00<p><p>Wendell Howe: I've heard that, in addition to your work with Henry Irving, you are somewhat of a writer.<br /><br />Bram Stoker: I've dabbled a bit, yes. A few short stories. I've only written one novel, The Primrose Path, and one piece on Irish law.<br /><br />WH: That was 12 years ago, correct? Any plans to write more novels?<br /><br />BS: I am working on something right now, actually.<br /><br />WH: Really? Do you mind if I ask what it's about?<br /><br />BS: It's about the political climate in Ireland as seen through a troubled romance between an English landlord and a Celtic peasant.<br /><br />WH: Oh.<br /><br />BS: Is something wrong?<br /><br />WH: Oh, no. That sounds very interesting. It's only that I'd heard that your short stories were of a more fantastical nature. And I wondered if you were thinking of writing anything more in that, er, vein.<br /><br />BS: Oh those stories were just flights of fancy. No one would read an entire novel of such imaginings.<br /><br />WH: But what about The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde?<br /><br />BS: The picture of who? I don't believe Oscar's ever mentioned such a work. I can't even fathom him writing a novel. Plays are his strength.<br /><br />WH: You're absolutely right. I can't imagine what I must have been thinking of. Perhaps I should be going.<br /><br />BS: Now that you mention it, I was just a moment ago considering writing something to do with--oh never mind.<br /><br />WH: With what?<br /><br />BS: No no, it's much too silly.<br /><br />WH: I'm sure it's not. Please do tell.<br /><br />BS: Well, a young Texan just told me a tale of a vampire bat and, well, the idea just took hold.<br /><br />WH: I see.<br /><br />BS: I've always had a bit of a fascination with the macabre. As a sickly lad my mother entertained me greatly with ghost stories. I really must go find that Mr. Morris and ask him for some more details.<br /><br />WH: That sounds like an excellent idea. It was a pleasure speaking with you. I shall not delay you any longer.<br /><p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8043540037904158577-3870615377547835247?l=stokerinterview.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Jeanette Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976487055723238180noreply@blogger.com1