John William Polidori
John William Polidori was a British writer and physician. He is known for his associations with the Romantic movement and credited by some as the creator of the vampire genre of fantasy fiction. His most successful work was the short story "The Vampyre" (1819), the first published modern vampire story. Although the story was at first erroneously credited to Lord Byron, both Byron and Polidori affirmed that the author was Polidori.
The Vampyre; a Tale
A nobleman's seductive charm hides a monstrous secret, leading a young man down a path of obsession, lost love, and deadly discovery.
By John William Polidori
The Diary of Dr. John William Polidori, 1816, Relating to Byron, Shelley, etc.
A young doctor's European adventure with a famous poet turns into so much more, filled with personal insights and cultural observations during the Romantic era.
By John William Polidori