Publisher's Synopsis
The Vampire: His Kith and Kin is a non-fiction book written by Montague Summers that explores the history, mythology, and folklore surrounding vampires. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which examines a different aspect of vampire lore.Summers begins by tracing the origins of the vampire myth, exploring the various cultures and traditions that have contributed to its development. He then delves into the characteristics and habits of vampires, including their supposed ability to transform into bats or wolves, their aversion to garlic and holy water, and their insatiable thirst for blood.Throughout the book, Summers draws on a wide range of sources, including ancient texts, medieval legends, and contemporary accounts of vampire sightings. He also provides detailed analyses of famous vampire stories, such as Bram Stoker's Dracula and Sheridan Le Fanu's Carmilla.In addition to exploring the mythology of vampires, The Vampire: His Kith and Kin also examines the historical context in which these myths emerged. Summers discusses the role of vampires in medieval Europe, where they were often viewed as a symbol of the plague, and he explores the ways in which the vampire myth was adapted and transformed during the Victorian era.Overall, The Vampire: His Kith and Kin is a comprehensive and fascinating exploration of one of the most enduring and intriguing myths in human history.1928. In the present work, Mr. Montague endeavored to set forth what might be termed the philosophy of vampirism, and however ghastly and macabre they may appear, he felt that here one must not tamely shrink from a careful and detailed consideration of the many cognate passions and congruous circumstances which, there can be no reasonable doubt, have throughout the ages played no impertinent and no trivial but a very vital and very memorable part in consolidating the vampire legend, and in perpetuating the vampire tradition among the darker and more secret mysteries of belief that prevail in the heart of man.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
