Historical Fiction· India
Bram Stoker's Dracula
by Roy ThomasAggregate Editorial Score35/100
Publishers Weekly
Published 1993English
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When Roy Thomas published Bram Stoker's Dracula in 1993, it quickly found its place in the broader tradition of historical fiction. A masterwork of historical fiction, Bram Stoker's Dracula by Roy Thomas (1993) recreates the past with extraordinary detail and emotional depth.
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🗺️ Historical Fiction
Novels set in the past, blending real events with fictional narratives.
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This book is part of India's rich literary tradition.
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First published in 1993, Roy Thomas's Bram Stoker's Dracula is a work of historical fiction that has drawn sustained interest from critics and prize committees alike. Its engagement with the human condition gives the book a depth that extends well beyond its genre.
Critics and institutions have consistently placed Bram Stoker's Dracula among the notable works of its period. Our aggregate score of 35/100 is compiled from 1 editorial sources that range from Nobel and Booker committees to leading literary journals.
What distinguishes Bram Stoker's Dracula is how it handles its central concerns — the human condition — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it.
Roy Thomas's role in the literature of India is well established. Bram Stoker's Dracula can be read as both a standalone achievement and as part of a broader national literary conversation about identity, history, and the possibilities of narrative form.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.
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Roy Thomas is a India author whose work in historical fiction has earned recognition from readers and critics alike.
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