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Author Archives: Sam George
How long have we believed in vampires? (from The Conversation)
How long have we believed in vampires? EMVDS-photography/Shutterstock.com Sam George, University of Hertfordshire Vampires have a contested history. Some claim that the creatures are “as old as the world”. But more recent arguments suggest that our belief in vampires and … Continue reading
In Celebration of the Owl – Gothic Creature of the Week!
I have just revealed in Alan Garner, Flower Maidens and Gothic Creatures that this week’s gothic creature is the owl. I’ve always been an enormous fan of Ray Harryhausen (1920-2013), the American visual effects creator, who invented stop motion model … Continue reading
Alan Garner, Flower Maidens and Gothic Animals
This post is a clue to the creature I have chosen to write about for the Gothic Animals edited collection. My choice is influenced by Alan Garner’s The Owl Service (London: Collins, 1967). The novel draws on ‘Math, son of Mathonwy’, an eerie … Continue reading
Bram Stoker and the History of the Vampire’s Reflection 19th October
Hoping to see some of you in London on the 19th October for an early Hallowe’en treat Bram Stoker and the History of the Vampire’s Reflection organised by Royal Holloway Centre for Victorian Studies. This event is free but you need … Continue reading
Posted in Events, OGOM News, OGOM Research
Tagged Bram Stoker, Dr Sam George, Royal Holloway, Vampires, Victorian Picture Gallery
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Booking Opens for OGOM at Being Human Festival on Monday 2nd Oct
It is finally here: the programme for the Being Human Festival 2017 goes live on Monday 2nd October and you can book for ‘Redeeming the Wolf: A Story of Persecution, Loss and Rediscovery’ (University of Hertfordshire, 18th November) directly from … Continue reading
Dracula: An International Perspective (Palgrave Gothic)
Since Dracula is in the news just now following my stint on the BBC World Service I thought I would mention an essay I wrote on the novel which grew out of OGOM’s collaboration with scholars at the University of … Continue reading
Posted in OGOM Research
Tagged Dracula, Marius Crisan, Palgrave Gothic, Romania, Sam George
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Event: Bram Stoker and the History of the Vampire’s Reflection
Join me to view the figure of the vampire through the looking glass of the Victorian age. The evening will include a question and answers session and will be followed by a wine reception. The event takes place at the wonderful … Continue reading
Posted in Events, OGOM Research
Tagged Centre for Victorian Studies, Dr Sam George, Dracula, Royal Holloway
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The Forum ‘Dracula’ BBC Sept 16th
Here’s an up-to-date link to the programme I recorded last week on Dracula. It is broadcast at 20.06 on the 16th September. Do let me know if you enjoy it. Sam http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3csv0rt
Posted in OGOM Research
Tagged Bram Stoker, Dacre Stoker, Dr Sam George, Dracula, Sorcha Ni Fhlainn, The Forum
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Recording Dracula (Part Two)
I spent Tuesday at Broadcasting House recording ‘The Forum’ on Dracula. I was one of three guests representing Dracula scholars from around the world for an international audience for the BBC World Service. Joining me from Canada was Dacre Stoker, … Continue reading
Worlds, Wrestling and Wolves
Here’s an Exciting Preview of the Being Human Festival 2017 showing OGOM’s Big Bad Wolf as one of the most anticipated events! Put November 18th in your diary and get ready to redeem the wolf!
Posted in Events, OGOM: The Company of Wolves
Tagged Being Human Festival 2017, redeeming the wolf
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