The Vampire in Contemporary Popular Literature

The book critically examines the evolution of the vampire trope in contemporary literature, emphasizing a shift from traditional depictions to a "new vampire" that reflects modern cultural anxieties and desires. Through various theoretical lenses, it analyzes how authors like J.R. Ward and Anne Rice have transformed vampires into complex figures that resonate with current consumer culture. Additionally, it explores the implications of these changes on the broader definition of Gothic literature, highlighting significant aesthetic and conceptual shifts in the genre since 2000.