Reading Groups

Bram Stoker's Dracula with Lesley Finn

Wednesday, 6:30 pm EDT - 8:00 pm EDT October 30, 2024

The Center for Fiction

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First published in 1897, Bram Stoker’s Dracula is perhaps the classic Western horror novel. Wildly popular from its first printing, this vampire story has given rise to countless spinoffs, many of which simplify the narrative and its themes of communication, illness, and, of course, unexpected visitors. We’ll discuss how these elements reflect social concerns of the time and tease out new interpretations, in addition to tracing the ways Stoker still gives us chills centuries later.

What to read in advance of the first meeting: Please read Bram Stoker’s Dracula in its entirety.

What to expect from this reading group: This reading group is conversational and participant-driven. The group leader will provide prompts and context at the beginning of the meeting to initiate discussion but the conversation is usually led by the group, with the leader on hand to facilitate.

Capacity: 20

Led by

Lesley Finn

Lesley Finn

Lesley Finn writes and makes visual art about hauntings, history, and gender. Her prize-winning essays and short stories appear in Longreads, Sunspot Literary, Atticus Review, Calyx, and elsewhere. A former academic and medievalist, she holds a B.A. in English from the University of Pennsylvania, an M.A. in English from Columbia University, an M.Phil in Medieval and Renaissance Studies from the University of Cambridge, and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. She lives in Connecticut, where she teaches at Yale University.

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