Dracula is a Gothic horror novel that tells the story of Count Dracula’s attempt to move from Transylvania to England to spread his undead curse. The novel begins with Jonathan Harker, a young English solicitor, traveling to Dracula’s castle, where he soon realizes he is a prisoner. Dracula eventually travels to England, where he preys upon Lucy Westenra, a young woman who becomes mysteriously ill and dies despite the efforts of her friends and the knowledgeable Professor Van Helsing.

As Dracula’s influence spreads, Harker, Van Helsing, and their companions band together to stop him. They uncover his weaknesses, hunt down his hiding places, and ultimately pursue him back to Transylvania for a final confrontation. The novel explores themes of good versus evil, fear of the unknown, sexuality, and Victorian anxieties about modernity and tradition. Dracula remains a foundational work in vampire fiction, shaping the modern image of the vampire and inspiring countless adaptations.