Bram Stoker

Irish, 1847–1912

Bram Stoker (1847–1912) was an Irish author best known for his Gothic horror novel Dracula, which established the modern vampire myth. Written in epistolary form through letters, diary entries, and newspaper clippings, Dracula has never been out of print and has inspired countless adaptations. Stoker also managed the Lyceum Theatre in London and wrote several other novels and short stories.